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variation

[vair-ee-ey-shuhn] / ˌvɛər iˈeɪ ʃən /


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According to Goldman’s analysis, 70% of the variation in first-half total returns across the major dollar currency pairs was driven by interest rates.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Even that subtle variation can dramatically affect how a molecule interacts with biological targets and whether it produces a biological effect.

From Science Daily Jul. 6, 2026

At William Blyth, however, Nichols believes modernisation could undermine what makes their tiles valuable: their variation, texture and character.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

This allows for dose customization but isn’t subject to the same reviews for safety, efficacy or consistency, and may carry added risks related to quality control, potency variation or contamination.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

Collins’s approach wasn’t “You must remember this variation of the King’s Indian Defense, which is much stronger than what you played”—rather, he relied on a kind of osmosis.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Other factors in price variations include the level of local competition and the location of the filling station, which may affect overheads, especially for those in remote areas.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Highs are expected to approach or exceed 30C on most days, with slight day-to-day variations in location and temperature.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

There’s a bug-eyed rabbit, a blue donkey and several variations of what appear to be skulls.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Subtle differences in joint alignment may affect the risk of conditions, such as osteoarthritis, while variations in vascular anatomy can influence susceptibility to stroke or aneurysm.

From Science Daily Jun. 21, 2026

She had heard the same story with insignificant verbal variations twenty-seven times before.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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