cards

British  

/ kɑːdz /

noun

1. (usually functioning as singular)

   1. any game or games played with cards, esp playing cards

   2. the playing of such a game

2. an employee's national insurance and other documents held by the employer

3. to be told to leave one's employment

4. US equivalent: in the cards. possible or likely

5. to carry out one's plans; take action (esp in the phrase play one's cards right )

6. to declare one's intentions, resources, etc

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Age verification below 18 is challenging because 16 and 17 year olds don't have credit cards or full driving licences, and may not have passports either.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

EBay recorded higher quarterly sales as customers flock to the e-commerce platform to buy items like trading cards, sports memorabilia and coins, according to its chief executive officer, WSJ reports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

“We have a real leadership position in trading cards, and it’s really underpinned by years of investment and innovation for hobbyists with innovative features,” Iannone said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Another acquisition could also be in the cards.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

“No cards for me,” said the Widow Ashton, rising.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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