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Around 64% were zero-day-to-expiry options, or so-called 0dte contracts that allow investors to bet on whether the stock index will rise or fall by the end of the day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The Philippines is routinely struck by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions because it lies on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, where there is increased seismic activity.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
In marked contrast to recent AI presentations from Alphabet and Microsoft, Apple shied away from drawing too much attention to so-called agents at its developer’s conference.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Some ships have also transited Hormuz undetected: There have been reports that some ships have turned off their GPS-like signals and transited incognito, either for safety or because they are part of so-called shadow fleets.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
And I’m not talking to my so-called friends at the moment.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
Vocabulary lists containing so-called
Booked
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The Losers Club
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We Are Displaced
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