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likes of, the
Also, the like of one. An equivalent or very similar person or thing; an equal or match. For example, I've never seen the likes of this before, or We'll never see his like again. This expression today is almost always put in a negative context. [Mid-1500s]
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Example Sentences
"The likes of the seed potato industry has been massively impacted. So anything that can reduce that friction has to be welcomed."
With fears of Chinese dumping becoming more widespread and the likes of the European Union seeking firm guarantees from Beijing that its markets will not be flooded, pressure is mounting on China - which is now urgently looking to secure newer trading partners outside the US.
While America's main opponent in the global trade conflict is China, the introduction of Trump's blanket, so-called "reciprocal tariffs" on the likes of the UK and other European countries has led to allies seeking fresh agreements in response to barriers to trading with the world's largest economy.
The removal of the so-called "de minimis" rule will affect the likes of the fast-fashion firm Shein and low-cost retail giant Temu.
The removal of the so-called "de minimis" rule will impact the likes of the fast-fashion firm Shein and Temu, the low-cost retail giant.
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