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compound

[kom-pound, kom-pound, kom-pound, kuhm-pound, kom-pound] / ˈkɒm paʊnd, kɒmˈpaʊnd, ˈkɒm paʊnd, kəmˈpaʊnd, ˈkɒm paʊnd /






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If you are forced to withdraw assets during a market decline, you may permanently impair your portfolio’s ability to recover and compound over time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

As his star rose, he attracted amused attention with his Manhattan penthouse and Palm Beach compound, both outfitted to the gills in golden decor.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

People betting on sports tend to invest less, which means potentially missing out on big gains over time due to compound growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

A promising experimental compound developed by researchers at ETH Zurich could offer a new way to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

It bore an uncanny resemblance to a prison: a large, bricked-in compound with walls at least twice his height.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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