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net

[net] / nɛt /






VERB
gain after expenses
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ETFs had a net outflow of $77.4 million Tuesday, extending the streak of negative days for money flows but that compares to the $519.1 million outflow reported at this time last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Schwab data showed that Tesla was among the top five most sold stocks in May in terms of net sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous nation and a net oil importer.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It could also make Musk — whose net worth is now pegged at $707 billion by Bloomberg — the world’s first trillionaire, given his other holdings in Tesla.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Behind the caps was a big piece of driftwood, and under the driftwood was a torn piece of fishing net.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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