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equate

[ih-kweyt] / ɪˈkweɪt /


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Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, on Monday appeared to equate all short selling with market manipulation, prompting traders to say that prosecutors misunderstood the activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

When looked at over a 12-month period, a recurring math model would equate that simple fee to an annualized percentage rate of roughly 65% — much higher than your typical credit-card APR.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Christou says customers "really enjoy getting great value", but that doesn't necessarily equate to the cheapest products.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

That drop would equate to the disappearance of the entire Moreno Valley Unified School District, which is one of the 25 largest school systems in the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

I knew it was an honest mistake for people to equate my career as a member of Team USA with Olympic stature.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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