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leverage

[lev-er-ij, lee-ver-] / ˈlɛv ər ɪdʒ, ˈli vər- /


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As stock volatility has increased, especially in sectors like semiconductors that have heavy leveraged-fund and options activity, analysts have started to scrutinize the role leverage is playing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

"Its the perfect time" for South Korea to leverage its strategic advantage and make investments as "the AI boom might die down" and demand could regress, he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

“Our approach is really to leverage AI, like we did with mobile, to facilitate better conversations, deeper connections, ultimately more success in dating in the real world.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

Most of the closed-end bond funds, including these two, use leverage, meaning they borrow money at short-term interest rates and use that money to buy more bonds.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

Branches reached for him, and he tried again, pressing the device against his body for leverage, then pushing the button hard.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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