essence

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In essence, it’s a strategic rejection of an inherited asset by an heir.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Sure, implied volatility, which is the essence of put and call prices, remains expensive, but options cost less than stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The title of the group’s latest offering, “Future Present Past,” hints at its timeless essence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

When this began earlier this month, ministers set out what they see as the essence of the challenge they - and we as a society - face.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“It was a private journey as much as a public one. He was searching for his personal essence as much as he was making a political statement.”

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson