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asymmetric

[ey-suh-me-trik, as-uh-] / ˌeɪ səˈmɛ trɪk, ˌæs ə- /


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"In this model, blobs of matter are chaotically being ejected from the surface of the bloated stars in an asymmetric fashion," Fuller says.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

There was also a tactical masterstroke in the Club World Cup final, when an asymmetric overlapping full-back was introduced in Malo Gusto on the right.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

“The balance of risks has shifted in a more asymmetric direction for Asian currencies, with downside risks dominating,” the senior currency analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

“More broadly, competing against futures is not new for Cboe, and options have steadily been taking share from futures over time as investors gravitate towards the asymmetric upside potential and defined downside.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 5, 2026

“If there were any way to get asymmetric forces out of that, where you get force in one direction and not the other, you’d get a propulsive force.’

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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