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commerce makes the world go round

KOM-ers MAYKS the WERLD goh ROWND

ˈkɒmɜːrs meɪks ðə wɜːrld ɡoʊ raʊnd

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commercemakestheworldgoround

Dictionary meaning

trade and economic exchange are the fundamental driving forces behind human civilization and international relations; commerce keeps societies functioning and prosperous

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