basis
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Even so, these two low-volatility indexes have continued to beat the overall market on a risk-adjusted basis.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
The 10-year Treasury yield was trading 0.4 basis point lower at 4.472%, while the 30-year Treasury yield was stable at 4.977%, according to Tradeweb.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Twenty years on from ending a five-year tenure as Celtic manager, O'Neill returned in late October on a temporary basis after Brendan Rodgers' departure, overseeing eight games.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Even since the start of May, while Microsoft advanced on an absolute basis, it failed to keep pace with rival software names on a relative basis, highlighting ongoing leadership concerns.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
After his reelection, he attempted to arrange a peace conference, but the opposing sides could not agree on a basis for discussion, and the conference never took place.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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"Democracy in America, Vol. 1" by Alexis de Tocqueville, Introduction–Chapter 5
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