scale
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In private equity, a roll-up has historically meant buying companies, consolidating them to achieve an economy of scale and then flipping the larger entity for profit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“The scale of investment is enormous, and investors will increasingly focus on whether that spending translates into sustainable earnings growth and profitability.”
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The scale of the problem shows that it won’t be one or the other.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Some Venice residents loudly objected to building what they labeled the “monster on the median,” criticizing the project’s scale, cost and potential negative effects on traffic and safety.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Each number on the scale is ten times more powerful than the one before it.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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