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[as-et] / ˈæs ɛt /


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If this were a purely mathematical equation, spending so much on a rapidly depreciating asset might raise an eyebrow.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Amazon’s figure is before deducting proceeds from asset sales and incentives.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Thomson Reuters TRI 3.05%increase; green up pointing triangle logged a drop in earnings in the third quarter after a year-ago boost from an asset sale and as it was squeezed by higher amortization of software.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

In a parallel universe where this asset was married to a consistent, farseeing effort, the war might already be over.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

“You’re so much more of an asset than a liability, Michelle, you have to know that,” he said, looking stricken.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Members of poly households who end up hiring lawyers are often looking to protect jointly held assets and ensure they can care for one another in health crises.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys both traded future draft assets to the Jets to bolster their rosters, but both teams are now struggling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

In addition to the insurance and PBM assets, that company will include senior-focused clinics business Oak Street Health, the home-visit provider Signify Health, and CVS’s specialty-drug business, a key growth lever.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

He asked about availability of firefighting aircraft, noting that "the need for aerial assets has been hoisted quite high up in government" as an area "we're lacking".

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

On an overlooking hill was the turreted mansion occupied by the company general superintendent, a man sent down by our owners in Ohio to keep an eye on their assets.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam


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