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a very small amount
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
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Recent Examples of ounce
Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Machine (30% off, $139) Brew five, eight, and 12 ounces of coffee with the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Deluxe coffee and espresso machine.
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Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Goldman Sachs recently upgraded its forecast, to $3,100 per ounce this year, citing central bank demand.
—Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The current all-tackle IGFA world-record cobia weighed 135 pounds 9 ounces and was caught from Shark Bay in Western Australia in 1985 by angler Peter Goulding.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
The Treasury Department’s current gold holdings are priced at $42 per ounce, a level that is set by law and hasn’t changed since 1973.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
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Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Goldman Sachs recently upgraded its forecast, to $3,100 per ounce this year, citing central bank demand.
—Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The current all-tackle IGFA world-record cobia weighed 135 pounds 9 ounces and was caught from Shark Bay in Western Australia in 1985 by angler Peter Goulding.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
The Treasury Department’s current gold holdings are priced at $42 per ounce, a level that is set by law and hasn’t changed since 1973.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounce
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After being made aware of her video, Monadnock Food Co-op had to issue a recall and refunds for their organic red quinoa, organic white quinoa, organic tri-color quinoa, organic cornmeal, organic polenta, organic coconut shreds, and their raw walnuts.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The affected products include quinoa, cornmeal, polenta, coconut shreds and walnuts.—
Terry Dickerson,
NBC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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His win is a glimmer of hope for those who don’t live in mansions but just want to make movies.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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No Other Land, about the destruction of a West Bank community, offers a glimmer of hope in the bond between an Israeli and a Palestinian.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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From the snack brands (Lay’s and Taco Bell) to the streamers (Disney+), and a generous sprinkling of Matthew McConaugheys thrown in for good measure, here’s our annual rundown of the cream of the crop to the cringe.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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For an extra pretty presentation, finish the dish with fresh sage leaves and an extra sprinkling of grated Asiago.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2025
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By locking Metcalf into a five-year, $150 million contract, the Steelers have made their biggest splash at wideout, where their track record of drafting and developing the position has hit a valley in recent years (except George Pickens).—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Slam Dunk At Pier 5 at Bayside Marketplace in Miami, this is a winning mix of Don Q Cristal rum, Triple Sec, fresh lime, orange juice, and mint, topped with a bubbly splash of Starry.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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These protections, granted at a time when the auto industry boomed and no hint of competition from foreign automakers crested the horizon, would not be considered burdensome for the Detroit Three for decades.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Each of these picks brings a relaxed, elegant vibe with just a hint of drama—perfect for pairing with pointy heels at Easter or fisherman sandals on vacation.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 Feb. 2025
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Now the property has once again popped up for sale, asking a speck under $6 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Coincidentally, also visible in the new images is the planet Mercury, appearing as a tiny speck of light gliding closer to the sun.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Moore is quirky and a little bit edgy as the cool one of the group, whose all-black wardrobe could either be a fashion statement… or a sign of clinical depression.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Co-presenting the Animated Feature and Animated Short categories, the unlikely duo navigated their bits and at various moments, sweetly linked arms or hands.—
Elizabeth Leonard,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Parents of littles, there's an important recall to tell you about that might affect your child's car seat.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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Held in the hotel ballroom, adorned with festive decor, the tea starts with an array of sweets — from Oreo cheesecake to chocolate-berry kouign-amann, served with hot chocolate for the littles and a selection of teas for the adults — while a live pianist sets the mood.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes,
30 Nov. 2024
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“Ounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounce. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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