augment
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“These investments offer somewhat predictable and consistent returns which are important to augment limited retirement income. Inflation is still the enemy, and its impact should be carefully weighed each time new investments are contemplated.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
"The gene-therapy approach in this study is a new avenue that can complement and potentially augment what will surely be a multi-disciplinary solution to one day regenerate human limbs."
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
If Washington imposed a 10% transaction fee on those bets, we would have about $40 billion to augment national investments in basic research, defense, life science and energy technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Investors who want to monetize nervous market sentiment and the current demand for hedging can augment the bull spread with a short put on the ETF.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
Kendra pressed her hands over her ears, trying to augment the dampening power of the earplugs.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
Vocabulary lists containing augment
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The Tragedy of Macbeth
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