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magnitude

[mag-ni-tood, -tyood] / ˈmæg nɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /




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According to Krinsky, moves of this magnitude typically occur at the end of a bear market, or near the peak of a bull market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

The magnitude of change in yields depends on the gain or fall in oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The pointed remarks reflected the magnitude of the anti-corruption initiative.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Japan's precarious location on the Ring of Fire means it experiences about 1,500 earthquakes a year, and accounts for 10% of quakes measuring 6.0 magnitude or higher worldwide.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Even Depew, however, did not foresee the true magnitude of the forces that were converging on Burnham and Root.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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