delta

Example Sentences

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I made a mayo line because: there’s such a delta between a sandwich made in the average American home and one made in great sandwich shops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Given the nature of delta hedging options, their activity, especially when approaching option expiry, can amplify or exaggerate market moves significantly.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

Many of its largest cities -- including Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong -- sit in delta regions made of soft, water-saturated sediment that naturally sinks over time.

From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2025

At Martín García Island, Argentina, a series of crags amid the Río de la Plata delta, she tries to make sense of crooked crosses cast from a single mold.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

Our landing site is at the delta of a long-gone river.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir