alpha
Example Sentences
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But the “tax alpha” the account added via all the harvested losses increased its return.
From Barron's
Momentum’s “alpha” advantage has not only shrunk — over the past two decades, it has hovered near zero.
From MarketWatch
Unlike many other isotopes, At-211 does not produce harmful secondary alpha decay, ensuring that its energy is used efficiently for therapy.
From Science Daily
Plutonium isotopes emit alpha radiation that is relatively benign outside the body, because it cannot travel through solid objects.
From Los Angeles Times
She’s the alpha among Sheridan’s ridiculously tough women who followed, especially in “Lioness,” which premiered in 2023.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.