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buy-back

British  
/ ˈbaɪˌbæk /

noun

  1. commerce the repurchase by a company of some or all of its shares from an investor, who acquired them by putting venture capital into the company when it was formed

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Paz has broken through at Como under the guidance of Fabregas although, when Real Madrid sold him in 2024, they wisely inserted a buy-back clause that extends into 2027.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

“Torbjörn has made no such assurances to anyone. No such buy-back clause exists,” Gunvor spokesman Seth Pietras said.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 3, 2025

According to CalRecycle’s report, about 85% of CRV collection in 2022 was done at buy-back centers or recycling centers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2024

Some states also have lead ammunition buy-back programs, Miller says.

From Science Daily Dec. 4, 2023

The share buy-back will be executed over the next 12 months, AB InBev said, adding that it will also offer cash for $3 billion worth of bonds as part of its ongoing "focus on deleveraging".

From Reuters Oct. 31, 2023

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