essence

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Sure, implied volatility, which is the essence of put and call prices, remains expensive, but options cost less than stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

UTLA: The district has offered, in essence, an 8% raise over two years, structured in different ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

It would be possible to convey the essence of “The Life and Death of Peter Sellers,” by Roger Lewis, in a single sentence: Peter Sellers was a dreadful human being.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

In essence, seniors who thought they had found a safe harbor for their healthcare face the real possibility that they will no longer have adequate insurance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Hamilton was there because he could not honestly deny Burr’s charges, which he sincerely believed captured the essence of the man’s character.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis