malison
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of malison
1200–50; Middle English maliso ( u ) n < Old French maleison < Latin maledictiōn- (stem of maledictiō ) malediction
Example Sentences
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With the instrumentation’s newfound clarity, swelling shoegazey riffs provide a backdrop for his gossamer vocals on songs like album opener “Malison.”
From Seattle Times
Malison argues that a hasty acquisition was not the goal, citing Jet.com’s commitment to a five-year plan to hit $20 billion in sales by 2020.
From Los Angeles Times
The start-up would help Wal-Mart “figure out how to reinvent the supply chain to deliver value to its customers, all while offering two-day delivery without an additional delivery fee,” Malison said.
From Los Angeles Times
“Wal-Mart’s e-commerce growth has been slow — they have had a year-over-year decline when the overall market is still growing,” said Michelle Malison, a retail analyst with Euromonitor International.
From Los Angeles Times
Wal-Mart dominates U.S. store-based retailing, with a 13% market share, though it ranks fourth in e-commerce, with 3%, Malison said. Amazon.com holds 31% of the online shopping market, she said.
From Los Angeles Times
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