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    banana republic

    US /bəˈnænə rɪˈpʌblɪk/

    ・

    UK /bəˈnɑ:nə rɪˈpʌblɪk/

    C1
    n.phr.A small country with unstable politics and economic dependency.
    The country became a banana republic with corrupt leaders.

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    12:18Why Everyone SEEMS to Have More Money Than You
    • It was now strictly Banana Republic or J.Crew or whatever jazz.

      It was now strictly Banana Republic or J.Crew or whatever jazz.

    • It was now strictly Banana Republic or J.

      It was now strictly Banana Republic or J.

    A2

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    05:44UK government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections | BBC News
    • That's the sort of thing the banana republic does.

      That's the sort of thing the banana republic does.

    • That's the sort of thing the Banana Republic does.

      That's the sort of thing the Banana Republic does.

    B1

    Brands and the City

    09:22Brands and the City
    • Banana Republic

      Banana Republic

    • Valenciaga Banana Republic.

      Valenciaga Banana Republic.

    C2

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    02:54Miranda Priestly Educates Andy About Her Cerulean Sweater | The Devil Wears Prada | HBO
    • We have some pieces from Banana Republic.

      We have some pieces from Banana Republic.

    B1

    The most interesting fruit in the world could go extinct

    09:20The most interesting fruit in the world could go extinct
    • This is partially how the term banana republic came to be.

      This is partially how the term banana republic came to be.

    • This is partially how the term Banana Republic came to be.

      This is partially how the term Banana Republic came to be.

    B1

    Has Gap Done The Impossible?

    10:05Has Gap Done The Impossible?
    • Banana Republic and Athleta have been far more inconsistent.

      Banana Republic and Athleta have been far more inconsistent.

    • While gap in Old Navy's same-store sales, meaning sales at its existing locations, have been mostly positive for the past six quarters, Banana Republic and Athleta have been far more inconsistent.

      While gap in Old Navy's same-store sales, meaning sales at its existing locations, have been mostly positive for the past six quarters, Banana Republic and Athleta have been far more inconsistent.

    B2

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    33:28The Truth About Your Calling With Seth Godin & Marie Forleo
    • What would happen if Banana Republic didn't send it?

      What would happen if Banana Republic didn't send it?

    • What would happen if Banana Republic didn't send it?

      What would happen if Banana Republic didn't send it?

    A2

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    10:01The Impact Of Music On The Mind | October 19, 2020
    • Other companies, like Banana Republic, have made masks promoting themselves, but they didn't literally raise a stink.

      Other companies, like Banana Republic, have made masks promoting themselves, but they didn't literally raise a stink.

    • Other companies, like Banana Republic, have made masks promoting themselves, but they didn't literally raise a stink.

      Other companies, like Banana Republic, have made masks promoting themselves, but they didn't literally raise a stink.

    B1

    Top 10 Companies With a Disturbing Backstory

    12:38Top 10 Companies With a Disturbing Backstory
    • Its dominance was so pervasive that it became synonymous with the term banana republic, a testament to its ability to manipulate politics, economies and even military forces.

      Its dominance was so pervasive that it became synonymous with the term banana republic, a testament to its ability to manipulate politics, economies and even military forces.

    • Its dominance was so pervasive that it became synonymous with the term "banana republic," a testament to its ability to manipulate politics, economies, and

      Its dominance was so pervasive that it became synonymous with the term "banana republic," a testament to its ability to manipulate politics, economies, and

    B2

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    09:23Why Outlet Malls Are Struggling In The U.S.
    • About 85 percent of Gap and Banana Republic and 60 percent of Nike's U.S. stores are factory locations.

      About 85 percent of Gap and Banana Republic and 60 percent of Nike's U.S. stores are factory locations.

    • In Q1 2024, the Gap and Banana Republic brought in an estimated $896 million for U.S. sales, 3 percent up from the year prior.

      In Q1 2024, the Gap and Banana Republic brought in an estimated $896 million for U.S. sales, 3 percent up from the year prior.

    B1