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Forbes

[fawrbz]

noun

  1. B(ertie) C(harles), 1880–1954, U.S. financial journalist, publisher, and financier.

  2. Esther, 1894?–1967, U.S. novelist.

  3. George William, 1869–1947, New Zealand statesman: prime minister 1930–35.



Forbes

/ fɔːbz /

noun

  1. George William . 1869–1947, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1930–35)

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The tower residences will also be branded and serviced by Aman, a Swiss company owned by Russian-born real estate developer Vlad Doronin, which Forbes describes as “the world’s most preeminent resort brand,” and attracts affluent guests such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and George and Amal Clooney.

The tech magnate's net worth briefly reached $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon New York time, before dipping slightly to just over $499bn later in the day, the Forbes' billionaires index reported.

From BBC

According to Forbes' billionaires index, Oracle founder Larry Ellison is the world's second richest person, with a fortune of about $350.7bn.

From BBC

The start-up was lauded for helping students navigate the college financial aid process, and Ms Javice was named on the Forbes '30 Under 30' list two years after starting the company.

From BBC

Although major league teams do not disclose their financial data, Forbes estimated the Angels generated $120 million in ticket revenue last year.

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