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customer base

American  
[kuhs-tuh-mer bays] / ˈkʌs tə mər ˌbeɪs /

noun

  • customer bases
    plural
  1. the established customers of a business; the market segment on which a business depends.


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In February 2025, the company filed for bankruptcy, leaving its customer base — mostly in California — without vehicle warranties, a limited supply of spare parts and additional costs for maintenance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

Wei added that this was supported by a differentiation in technology products and a broader customer base.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

Like Amazon, Airbnb has a loyal customer base and hard-to-match supply.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

"NCP is an iconic brand with a loyal customer base and talented workforce," he added.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Before long, a network of environmentally concerned gardeners had formed around Territorial's customer base, including several Tilth communities, groups of gardeners concerned with promoting earth stewardship and organic husbandry in both rural and urban settings.

From Organic Gardener's Composting by Steve Solomon

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