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leverage

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


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With discounted valuations, rising output, and leverage to global pricing, these underappreciated players offer a combination of growth and cash flow that the broader market has not yet fully priced in.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Perpetual futures, also called “perps,” let small investors take risky bets with much more leverage than would typically be permitted in traditional products.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Pyongyang now has the leverage to demand a larger exchange with China.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Crypto’s 24/7 structure, higher leverage, and more reactive retail base mean it often front-runs macro moves, both on the way down and in recovery,” says Zhang.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He picked one out and they turned it over, using the roots for leverage, until they got it half floating in the water.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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