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variation

[vair-ee-ey-shuhn] / ˌvɛər iˈeɪ ʃən /


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“It is totally standard for MA plans to pay commissions to insurance brokers who sign Medicare beneficiaries up for their plans; this new relationship is plausibly just a variation on that broader theme.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

"NHS England is leading a programme of work which is already helping to increase the number of transplants, reduce variation, identify suitable patients earlier and improve access," it added.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

The variation in standards and schedules across different index providers means you could end up with a patchwork.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

The study linked the spread of floating algae to a combination of human activity and natural climate variation.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

“Strobe variation, I would guess. Very high frequency.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

“Its in-house TPU program has been very successful, and they will create multiple variations of that program,” Luria said in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

Temperature variations and anomalies in countries close to the equator are typically smaller than in temperate climates.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

“Just different formations ... variations of the same route ... I mean, shoot, that just shows how good a coach Coach Mike is — got us in different positions to be successful.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

The biggest differences this year across similar-sounding index funds aren’t coming from variations in their exposure to market sectors or industries, says Matthew Bartolini, global head of research strategists at State Street Investment Management.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

I have had variations of the same dream since we immigrated to America.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na




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