compounded
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Imagine one of them received the equivalent of 10 cents and invested it at a 4% return, compounded annually.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Farmer Abdul Rashid Yob, who has a three-hectare paddy in the region, told AFP the drought's impact was being compounded by rising fuel costs linked to the war in Iran.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
These issues are compounded by an aging population, rising healthcare costs, and substantial out-of-pocket expenses under both original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
It was just one of the missteps that have compounded poor results, leaving fans feeling misunderstood and ignored.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The puddle of magic, compounded now with fear and surprise and worry for the child that was on the other side of this dangerous stranger, enlarged suddenly into a tidal wave.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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