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Total Market Index, which makes it the index’s 106th largest security by weight.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
As they form, their materials separate by weight.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 6, 2026
The administration simplified metal tariffs: 50% for pure metal products, 25% flat for significant metal content, and no extra tariff below 15% metal by weight.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, spinach held the list’s top spot for the second year in a row, containing more pesticide residues by weight than any other type of produce.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2026
My mother rolled her eyes, for her sister's accomplishments could only be measured by weight, not specifics.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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