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empirically

[em-pir-ik-lee] / ɛmˈpɪr ɪk li /


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The first argument tries to sidestep actual risk factors and is empirically contested.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Adam Parker: I have always been interested in empirically studying things.

From Barron's Apr. 30, 2026

And they empirically tested that theory, looking at the correlation of buy-the-dip versus the SG Trend index, which is the average return of the top 10 hedge funds running trend-following strategies.

From MarketWatch Dec. 5, 2025

Again, this is what my research based on that survey data found empirically.

From Slate Feb. 26, 2025

I’m trying to convince myself that I’m searching for the best shots, empirically speaking, but I’m not.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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