dilute

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While $39 billion in orders is a positive signal for Super Micro’s business, Wall Street was spooked by the equity financing plans, which will dilute existing shareholders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

That should be good news for enthusiasts like Robbins, who have expressed concern that Lotus’s emphasis on battery power and bigger vehicles could dilute what the brand stands for.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Issuing more stock, however, would dilute existing shareholders, which may explain the slide in GameStop stock on Monday.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act -- the provision at the center of the case -- was designed to prevent voting practices that dilute minority influence, even without explicit evidence of discrimination.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

"One part in twenty, or thereabouts. You never know until you try, but the risk is"—his face dropped—"if you dilute it too much, it's basically just scented water."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda