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dilute

[dih-loot, dahy-, dahy-loot] / dɪˈlut, daɪ-, ˈdaɪ lut /




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It’s more difficult for a fund to adjust exposure to private firms as the fund’s size increases, which can dilute the weighting of exposure to SpaceX.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

While $39 billion in orders is a positive signal for Super Micro’s business, Wall Street was spooked by the equity financing plans, which will dilute existing shareholders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

That should be good news for enthusiasts like Robbins, who have expressed concern that Lotus’s emphasis on battery power and bigger vehicles could dilute what the brand stands for.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Investors in GameStop may have clued in to the financing arrangements of the deal, which could dilute shareholders.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“We have to overwhelm the nymphs with fresh water, give them more than they can use. If we can dilute this poisonous stuff—” “Can your horn do that?”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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