margin

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The Russell 1000 Value Index is up 2.4% so far this year, beating the Russell 1000 Growth Index, which is down 9.1%, by the largest margin since 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

His yellow card for a deliberate knock-on with eight minutes to play effectively ended the contest, although Crowley collected his own chip to score a creative consolation and reduce Exeter's margin of victory.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 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

‘In every human observation,’ I explained, ‘there is a margin of error. This is because our senses are not foolproof. In fact, some people believe that one hundred per cent certainty is impossible to achieve.’

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd