buck
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Goldman ran a screen looking at sectors and markets that have the most elevated call-option positioning and that therefore are likely to provide more bang for the buck in such a trade.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Many of the people who lined up for days to get hold of a Royal Pop weren’t serious collectors but were looking to make a quick buck.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
He isn’t looking to make a quick buck from a juicy takeover bid.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
As a result, people tell me they want to feel they're getting bang for their buck - particularly before going out to bars and clubs.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
She bent over me in a kind way, and I could see that her face, with the buck teeth protruding in the center, had at one time been badly pitted with acne.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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