marginal
Example Sentences
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The energy regulator, Ofgem, uses gas as "the marginal source of power", which sets prices for wholesale electricity in the UK.
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The smaller the tranche, the more likely they can land on a tighter credit spread because they’re not setting the price to attract a marginal investor.
It may have been a marginal call, but, backed up to their own line, England knew the stakes were high and the punishment for any infringement would be heavy.
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"Upward interest rates and sometimes particularly high marginal tax rates have clearly led to widespread dissatisfaction among graduates who may not have fully understood their repayment terms and the possibility they could change," she said.
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Analysis shows that while the savings from switching are marginal for gas users, those whose heating is fuelled by oil can save significantly.
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