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derive

[dih-rahyv] / dɪˈraɪv /


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If U.S. forces deteriorated following the initial buildup, the country wouldn’t derive any long-term strategic gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The best coming-of-age stories derive their power from being endings as much as beginnings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It seems clear that both sides are trying to derive maximum leverage ahead of the next round of talks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

When investors want to express a view on the trajectory of the world’s financial markets, they often use the S&P 500 because its constituents derive so much revenue from international operations.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Their roles were decorative on this night and on all others; the glory was their husband’s and their sustenance came from what nourishment they could derive from his reflection.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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