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  • plural of partner.
  • present tense form of partner (3rd person singular).
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partners

British  
/ ˈpɑːtnəz /

plural noun

  1. nautical a wooden construction around an opening in a deck, as to support a mast

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Trump used the same law yesterday to put levies on trading partners over forced-labor concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The investigation into overcapacity concerns was announced in March and is targeting 16 economies, including major trading partners like the E.U.,

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Adding to the dour mood was news Thursday that Washington would impose new tolls of 10-12.5 percent on dozens of trading partners -- including China and India -- over forced labour concerns.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Professional-services firms have historically relied on a pyramid-based model, where scores of junior employees funnel their work up to more senior partners who have been promoted based on tenure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Slowly, the seals had started to return, and Mom and her research partners were watching them.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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