derivative
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Derivative petrochemical products vital for livelihoods, and industrial supply chains that are also dependent on free passage in the Gulf, from jet fuel, to urea, are also spiking in price.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
Derivative traders came into this week projecting two interest rate cuts this year, but have quickly dialed back those expectations amid the jump in oil and gas prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Derivative lawsuits can be filed against a corporation’s directors or officers accusing them of not acting in shareholders’ interests as publicly-held companies hire them to do.
From Washington Times • Jul. 20, 2023
ORWELL: Derivative implies that my work is an imitation or copy.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2023
Individuals or entities who have received Derivative Works or Collective Works from You under this License, however, will not have their licenses terminated provided such individuals or entities remain in full compliance with those licenses.
From Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Doctorow, Cory
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