designed
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“Tokenized equities” describes versions of stocks and ETFs that are designed to be traded on the blockchain using crypto exchanges like Kraken.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
It turns out, there are a couple of basement levels here that were designed into the ballroom— they weren’t initially disclosed—that have to do with national security.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
It recently announced its first product, a portable water-filtration device designed for use by everyone from emergency-response organizers to people looking to get off the grid, with deliveries scheduled for late this year.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
To solve this problem, the team designed what they describe as an "address label with cargo."
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
When the earthquake struck, it shook Daiichi with far more force than the plant was designed to withstand.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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