as in excellent
of the very best kind
because of his blue-chip crew, he's won yachting's biggest prize several times
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Recent Examples of blue-chip
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2024
The benchmark South Korean blue chip Kospi index rose 2%.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024
On the health department's final two site visits, inspectors found white paint chips nearby but no blue chips, according to DHS documents.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
It is backed by a roster of blue chip firms, including Israeli VC firm Cyberstarts, Index Ventures, Insight Partners and Sequoia Capital.
—Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 14 July 2024
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South Korea’s blue chip Kospi closed marginally lower at 2,596.91, while the small-cap Kosdaq inched 0.59% lower to end at 770.87.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2024
The benchmark South Korean blue chip Kospi index rose 2%.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024
On the health department's final two site visits, inspectors found white paint chips nearby but no blue chips, according to DHS documents.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
It is backed by a roster of blue chip firms, including Israeli VC firm Cyberstarts, Index Ventures, Insight Partners and Sequoia Capital.
—Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 14 July 2024
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But there’s also a huge selection of Japanese Wagyu, an excellent sushi menu, and several tantalizing flavors of Nick & Sam’s famous seven-layer cake.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Though Thuney has short arms, his footwork is excellent.Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Maxey, after a bad shooting start to the season, has been terrific of late.Tony Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Chase Freedom Flex® is a terrific option for someone looking for a card with rotating spending categories, as well as interest-free financing.Jason Stauffer,Brett Holzhauer,Alexandria White, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Would be great to see South American leagues get back to being as high quality as their European counterparts as had been the case for many decades.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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This season of sweet treats is a great time to make a fast snack that’s delicious and full of nutrients like protein, potassium, magnesium and iron.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Searching for a school that puts the student at the center of the conversation is vital to set up young people for success in college.Susan R. Burns, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
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For a portion of Michigan’s fan base, any season that includes wins against Michigan State and Ohio State qualifies as a success.Austin Meek, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Outpacing its counterparts in traditional financial markets, Bitcoin's stellar performance has been propelled by several pivotal developments.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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With these two planets in a harmonious sextile, this day is equally grounded and magical for tying the knot. Feb. 1, 2025: Divine timing This day is stellar!Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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At the 8-minute mark, add an individual Hershey’s pip onto each cookie and rotate the baking sheet.Kermilia White, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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Set aside 22 pips for garnish; roughly chop the remaining candy.Kermilia White, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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Bill has a great bone structure and wonderful expressive eyes, and is such a great actor.William Earl, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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Over 900 customers left five-star reviews and affirmed the impressive stats on picture and sound, calling both superb and wonderful.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Those songs are still powering the band on the charts, as fans in the U.S. never stop consuming their most popular tracks, especially around the holidays, when one tune in particular becomes a hit all over again.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Both sides have taken a hit in the court of public opinion in the last few years.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Blue-chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-chip. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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