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divergence

[dih-vur-juhns, dahy-] / dɪˈvɜr dʒəns, daɪ- /


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The current status of the economy could be best described as a big divergence characterized by domestic weakness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

The study found a similar divergence in opinions among working-class Latino voters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

There is a wider divergence in currency performance across the region as Brent crude oil prices are above $100 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

In an email exchange with MarketWatch, Clissold wrote: “When profit margins are high, like they are now, the divergence between a rising price/sales ratio and a falling price/earnings ratio matters less.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

With a divergence test, obviously there isn’t a single right answer.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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