compound
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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
OpenAI’s projection last year that its revenue would rise to $145 billion by 2029 required compound annual growth of 108% for five years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The choice is watching grandchildren struggle for 30 years then inheriting money when it matters least, or strategic funding now that may compound into generational wealth.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
While much more research is needed before the compound could be tested in people, the discovery opens the door to a new treatment strategy.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
But Benji politely nodded and listened and kept most of his attention on his dad, who smiled every time Mr. Rubin said annuity, or compound interest, or low-risk.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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Vocabulary lists containing compound
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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