margin

Example Sentences

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Luxury sunglasses, for example, can have a gross margin of 80%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"This is not news," her teacher noted in the margin of her book.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Whether a Tisza government can do that, and how quickly, would depend on the margin of victory.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Whatever level of profit margin is normal for companies now, if the current one is benefiting from a wealth effect, it’s boosting earnings and holding down P/E ratios.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Peter is second, but when I look at the time listed by his name, I realize that the margin between us is conspicuously wide.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth