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[kat-i-gawr-ee, -gohr-ee] / ˈkæt ɪˌgɔr i, -ˌgoʊr i /


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JPMorgan, for example, points out that more leveraged single-stock exchange-traded funds, which use options to magnify returns, were launched in the past year than for any other category.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

From there, you can choose a category in which to save your item, such as Food & Drink or Things to Do.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In the financial-fitness category, for example, we factored in profitability, balance-sheet strength and financial stability but gave slightly more weight to growth trajectory and competitive position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The results became even more surprising when researchers discovered that the helmets did not match any previously documented category.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“The category is ‘famous slogans,’” said Alexa, passing a cardboard square to Kyle.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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