derivative
Example Sentences
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Antisemitism and its derivative tropes have been constant throughout history, appearing in some form in nearly every society in which Jews have lived since antiquity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
But that legal definition of a derivative contract is what it is and doesn’t depend upon hedging as a requirement.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 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 launch marks the first licensed perpetual derivative contract based on the index.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
This choice was anathema to Sullivan, who abhorred derivative architecture, but during the meeting he made no objection.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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