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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

It has a yield of 13%, significantly higher than average, mainly because of the use of leverage.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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

After the battle in the Djerholm harbor, the merchling had come to Kaz to warn him that he couldn’t be used as leverage against his father.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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