derivative

Example Sentences

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Because the timing of labor market displacement is so uncertain, Muddy Waters recommends using derivative exposure to take a bearish view on corporate credit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Speculation arose from GameStop’s $700 million pledge for derivative transactions, which analysts linked to a potential acquisition.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

That may sound too derivative for some, but Sokolov, known for his outlandish Russian-language action-comedies “Why Don’t You Just Die!” and “No Looking Back,” brings a truly wacky sensibility to his first English-language feature.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Although Hyperliquid is becoming more popular internationally, U.S. investors are not permitted to trade on the decentralized derivative exchange for regulatory reasons, according to Nelson.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Tell whether the following words are primitive or derivative, and also whether simple or compound:—

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton