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[jen-uh-reyt] / ˈdʒɛn əˌreɪt /


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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said his agency would "relentlessly target the regime's ability to generate, move and repatriate funds, and pursue anyone enabling Tehran's attempts to evade sanctions".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Proponents said it would generate around $100 billion in revenue over a five-year period.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Luis Rivera, executive director of the nonprofit, said Measure CB risks legitimizing the illegal cannabis industry while linking city finances to the tax revenue the businesses would generate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

When applied together, however, they generate a stronger and more complex interaction.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

I’d tried to force the fairy tale, but maybe it was time to admit I couldn’t generate feelings for Ethan when I still had a massive crush on Trey.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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