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[dik-teyt, dik-teyt, dik-teyt] / ˈdɪk teɪt, dɪkˈteɪt, ˈdɪk teɪt /






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Invesco’s equal weight ETF puts the same emphasis on all tech stocks to avoid a scenario in which a few large companies dictate performance.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Todd described having a hit as a “little fun treat,” but he doesn’t want a song from two releases ago to dictate his current music style.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The Middle East continues to dictate sentiment across markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

We will add positions as our indicators dictate.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

“You can’t dictate what she does with her own spitl” “Mind your own business,” Ammu snapped.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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