assets
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For example, how would we value privately held assets, such as private businesses?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
That ties up substantial chunks of the fund in things like road and sewer projects that anchor large developments—draining the PIF’s assets by billions of dollars a year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Police in India told CalMatters that the gangs often target “real estate developers, liquor contractors, transporters, and local businessmen” — people with higher incomes or assets.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Since starting to use the balance sheet in 2008, the Fed has not sold any assets.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
Taking 2 percent of assets off the top, as most did, meant the hedge fund manager got paid simply for amassing vast amounts of other people’s money.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing assets
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Dwight D. Eisenhower, "The Military-Industrial Complex" (1961)
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