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For instance, studies show some managers mark up their investments when pitching new funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

But professional forecasters are beginning to mark up their inflation projections in this area, too.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

Lucy tries to mark up her clients’ value to each other, next selling Sophie on a strapping 5-foot-11 bachelor while leaving out that her personal assessment of him is that he’s charmless and boring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

In any event, the weeks of private negotiation will end soon, as the committee overseeing Medicaid is expected to reveal and mark up its section of the Big Bill next week.

From Slate • May 10, 2025

Base Ball is only Near-Sport to one who has whanged the Wise Ikes that mark up the Odds.

From Knocking the Neighbors by Ade, George




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