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dual

[doo-uhl, dyoo-] / ˈdu əl, ˈdyu- /


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As JPMorgan puts it, it has "the dual purpose of registering the securities with the SEC and educating investors on the opportunity."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Their dual strategies resulted in a more explosive and interesting dynamic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Besides achieving the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate of 2% inflation and maximum employment, an important matter for Kevin Warsh’s tenure as chairman is how he will support the central bank’s independence and enhance its accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The study highlights what Dr. Osler describes as the "dual function" of conversational AI.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Vincent's self-portrait reflects how he feels about himself, that he has “something of a dual nature, something of both the monk and the painter.”

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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