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chains

  • plural
    of chain.
    chain
    noun
    a series of objects connected one after the other, usually in the form of a series of metal rings passing through one another, used either for various purposes requiring a flexible tie with high tensile strength, as for hauling, supporting, or confining, or in various ornamental and decorative forms.
  • present tense form
    of chain (3rd person singular).
    chain
    noun
    a series of objects connected one after the other, usually in the form of a series of metal rings passing through one another, used either for various purposes requiring a flexible tie with high tensile strength, as for hauling, supporting, or confining, or in various ornamental and decorative forms.

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“It’s absolutely incredible what it can do to reduce the limitations and the roadblocks and the chokepoints in everything from manufacturing supply chains, etc.,” says Lacalle.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

As supply chains adjust and efficiency gains accrue, those price pressures should resolve on their own without policy intervention, Cook said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

The Fozzy group, which owns Silpo, announced in early August that it was reorganising its supply chains, allowing shelves to be restocked, albeit without some brands.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

I remember weekends with friends as a teenager, spending whatever cash we had in the fashion chains and shoe shops.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Eventually, the mini chains are attached to bigger chains, as poor Michael scrambles around, desperately trying to keep up with the count.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman