“Trade” or “Trayed”—Which to use?

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nounthe commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services.
nounthe skilled practice of a practical occupation.
nounthe business given to a commercial establishment by its customers.
verbengage in the trade of.
verbturn in as payment or part payment for a purchase.
verbbe traded at a certain price or under certain conditions.
verbexchange or give (something) in exchange for.

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…the most important and influential trade unions in the History of
…July 2011) was an Italian trade unionist, communist revolutionary and politician,…
…Arthur Samuel, Secretary for Overseas Trade.
Category:World Federation of Trade Unions
…1970s, she truly found her trade with her book, At Twelve:…
…animals carrying blankets and other trade goods to barter for mules…
The company is a trade guild given a royal charter…
…is no specific mention of trade union rights, including the right…
…December 1927) was an English trade unionist.
Trade unions in Palau

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