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benchmark

[bench-mahrk] / ˈbɛntʃˌmɑrk /
NOUN
reference point
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STRONGEST


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Aggregate Bond Index, a standard benchmark for bond portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Such a quick rise in the volatility of the global-borrowing benchmark is not good for markets, Hartnett said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

The European Commission denied targeting any specific nationality, stating it is simply protecting its digital and democratic standards to maintain its role as a global benchmark.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Over the years, that 60% benchmark has become the default affordability setting for many of these homes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Epic in scope, violence, and imagination, Deathstorm is a new benchmark in the fantasy genre and cements forever G. M. Pennington’s status as the American Tolkien.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

Brent meanwhile stays supported by concerns over international supply disruptions, widening the spread between the two benchmarks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Chinese open weight models are being released at a rapid pace, with benchmarks showing the country's top models trailing US rivals by only a few months.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Asked what benchmarks Donald would have to hit before returning, McVay said it was up to how Donald felt after getting more 11-on-11 reps during practice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

That’s reflected in both the global and U.S. oil benchmarks climbing toward their highest levels in four months.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

If the kid completes the plan and meets the benchmarks, no criminal charges are ever filed.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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