end use
Americannoun
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Origin of end use
First recorded in 1950–55
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“So, you have this shift in demand from ‘Dr. Copper’ to this much more strategic end use, which is also price-inelastic.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
The opposite is true for copper, for which industrial applications make up almost 100% of its end use.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
There are break clauses in some contracts that would allow ministers to end use of some accommodation in 2026.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2025
The purpose of these orders was to set a monthly, uniform minimum price for milk based on its end use and to ensure that farmers were paid accurately and in a timely manner.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2024
Split the radishes into four parts, from tip to near the stem end; use a sharp knife for this purpose—this makes eight cuts in the radishes.
From Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions by Mary A. Wilson
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