asymmetric
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The asymmetric leg involves modeling a bear and bull case to determine how much he could lose if he’s wrong and how much he could make if he’s right.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
While that truce collapsed in July, the two sides have opted for asymmetric tactics over the resumption of direct attacks, with the United States maintaining a full naval blockade of Iranian ports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
“Drones are critical because they directly support Taiwan’s effort to build a more distributed, survivable and asymmetric defense posture,” said Fang.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Taiwan has boosted defence spending and acquired smaller and more nimble weaponry, including drones, to enable its military to wage asymmetric warfare against China.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
It was also an asymmetric bet, like laying down money on a number in roulette.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing asymmetric
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