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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
my share of the lottery winnings is over a million dollars her share of the bill comes to $13.44
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as in stake
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something
she sold her share in the business to her partner
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Recent Examples of share
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Legend shares a staggering scale with its two sister ships – Icon of the Seas launched in 2024, and Star of the Seas last year – but features a number of new and reimagined venues and activities.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
What to watch for SpaceX shares are up almost 20% from the IPO target price of $135 a share.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
7 July 2026
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Verb
In the early days, the page teemed with posts sharing objects found, along with heartfelt and, at times, gut-wrenching pleas for missing personal items.
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Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Legend shares a staggering scale with its two sister ships – Icon of the Seas launched in 2024, and Star of the Seas last year – but features a number of new and reimagined venues and activities.
—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Noun
Defence spending as a share of GDP has dropped since 1986, when Cold War priorities and the United States' role as NATO's key nuclear deterrent against the Soviet Union drove higher defense spending.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
What to watch for SpaceX shares are up almost 20% from the IPO target price of $135 a share.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
7 July 2026
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The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT program, which began in 2023, allows recipients to earn a $1 rebate on their EBT card for every $1 of CalFresh benefits spent on any fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating retailer.
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According to the release, the offer is only valid once per person at participating restaurants for Rewards members.
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An extreme heat warning was in effect through Independence Day weekend across portions of the Midwest, South and Northeast, with New York City‘s Central Park reaching 100 on Thursday, the hottest temperature recorded there since July 18, 2012.
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Multiple British media outlets, including the BBC, reported Monday, July 6, that the estranged prince would be staying at Buckingham Palace during the London portion of his visit the the United Kingdom.
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OpenAI has reportedly floated an offer to give the federal government a 5 percent ownership stake in the company.
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The Coast Guard emphasized the high-stakes rescue serves as a powerful reminder of why its crews train constantly and remain ready to respond at any hour of the day or night.
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To Siebel Newsom, the critiques of her work and the federal probe are part of a broader hounding of women who enter the public sphere.
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Malik Tillman stepped up and coolly scored on the free kick, his shot deflecting into the net off a Belgian player who was jumping as part of a wall.
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The cropped length and elbow-skimming sleeves keep things cool while brown buttons add visual interest.
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With Harry's anticipated return to the UK this week, much interest surrounds the very public royal rift and many are wondering if the brothers will reunite.
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Rosenqvist’s departure was a bit of a shock, but Scott Dixon decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing after 25 years with the team was of seismic proportions.
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The bootcut style also has a subtle flair, which helps balance out proportions.
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That means credit card balances may continue accruing interest at the account's contractual annual percentage rate.
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But of the billions that are controlled by the country's top percentage of citizens, a significant portion of money is actually held by powerful families.
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“Share.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/share. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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