compounded
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Assuming a 7% average annual return, compounded monthly, you would have roughly $330,000.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
“In a context compounded by so much global instability, these two industrial trading blocs…are what we should keep,” the Maltese politician said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
That's due to a meticulous vote-counting process, compounded by the broad use of mail-in ballots, which are mailed to every registered voter in California.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Stocks sank Thursday after a disappointing forecast by chip giant Broadcom stoked concerns about the AI trade, while stronger-than-expected US data compounded speculation the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The place was thick with the odor compounded of paint, linseed oil, and turpentine—and after a few moments the subtle aroma of stale beer.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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