derivative
Example Sentences
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Because the timing of labor market displacement is so uncertain, Muddy Waters recommends using derivative exposure to take a bearish view on corporate credit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The 25% tariff would apply to the entire value of a finished product—known derivative products—containing steel and aluminum, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
That may sound too derivative for some, but Sokolov, known for his outlandish Russian-language action-comedies “Why Don’t You Just Die!” and “No Looking Back,” brings a truly wacky sensibility to his first English-language feature.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The company appeared to use a mix of derivative contracts, including options, that were keyed off oil prices.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Tell whether the following words are primitive or derivative, and also whether simple or compound:—
From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton
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