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miscellaneous

[mis-uh-ley-nee-uhs] / ˌmɪs əˈleɪ ni əs /


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Overall, there was only a single topline category, miscellaneous store retailers—which includes florists, thrift stores, and pet stores—that posted an outright decline in monthly spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

In L.A., style is unique because it is miscellaneous.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Alternatively, couples might resolve to establish “yours,” “mine” and “ours” bank accounts where the joint account is used for monthly expenses with a budget that may or may not include miscellaneous activities.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

The Other category refers to miscellaneous visas outside the categories of work, family and study.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

The high-cheating holidays are fraught with miscellaneous anxieties and the high expectations of loved ones.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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