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asymmetry

[ey-sim-i-tree] / eɪˈsɪm ɪ tri /


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In a Facebook post shortly after his dismissal, Fedorov listed his achievements and said he would "continue... to defeat the enemy through asymmetry, speed of innovation, and organisational strength".

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Rajan has warned of the asymmetry in using QE by highlighting how paring back the balance sheet is harder than expanding it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

It turns an asymmetry in genetic transmission into a narrative based on feelings, attraction, and prehistoric romance.

From Science Daily Jul. 7, 2026

“This asymmetry helps explain why aggregate consumption can remain resilient even as lower-income households face pressures from higher rents, elevated debt-servicing costs, weaker labor market outcomes, and greater exposure to energy price shocks,” they say.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

The asymmetry of the universe could be explained by the asymmetrical nature of these expanding bubbles that formed and merged.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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