margin

Example Sentences

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And, as with any casino, the house had the advantage, the biggest being margin lending.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

However, operating margin slipped to 11.4%, due to costs related to tariffs and extra advertising.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

However, the bank’s net interest margin remains crucial for profitability and the analysts expect a 23bp on-year compression in 2026 NIM on lower asset yields.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“From a margin basis, it’s probably not the most brilliant thing in the world,” Haywood said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Every few days Mrs. Sen would open up the yellow pages, dial a number that she had ticked in the margin, and ask if there was any whole fish available.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri