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delta

[del-tuh] / ˈdɛl tə /






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As workers use the tools to become "significantly more productive," he said there is "a big delta between the people who do it and do it well and the people who don't."

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

"Maybe they were washed into Jezero's lake by the river that formed the delta, or maybe they were thrown into Jezero by an impact and they're just scattered there. We're not totally sure."

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 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

The country is essentially a large delta crossed by three major rivers, the Rhine, Schelde, and Maas, that flow into the unpredictable North Sea.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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