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calculus

[kal-kyuh-luhs] / ˈkæl kyə ləs /




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But older parents also face a financial calculus they hadn’t fully anticipated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

But a few factors have changed the calculus, causing demand for U.S. battery systems to surge and potentially keeping margins elevated.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Over three years — from fall 2021 to fall 2023 — the letter said, at least 20% of Berkeley first-semester calculus students who took a diagnostic exam showed deficits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“If you reduce your application rates, you’re going to look at yield losses. So, it’s a really challenging calculus on that front.”

From Salon • May 15, 2026

“I got it! I got it! God! Why does this philosophy stuff have to be so difficult? Give me calculus any day!”

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King




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