compounded

Example Sentences

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It grew because the Washington State Investment Board chose capable managers, balanced risk and compounded returns inside a commingled trust over decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Bhargava points to internal and external factors that have compounded the airline's troubles even as it tries to recover from the Ahmedabad crash.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

These issues are compounded by an aging population, rising healthcare costs, and substantial out-of-pocket expenses under both original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

It means bad AI output compounded by lazy humans who can’t be troubled to double-check.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

While a baby Feral might have caused inconvenience, a baby Ruby had had a more dangerous effect, compounded by the volatility of her nature.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor