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exposure

[ik-spoh-zher] / ɪkˈspoʊ ʒər /


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The August 1945 assault by the United States killed more than 210,000 people, including many from the effects of radiation exposure.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

Without this protective field, Earth's atmosphere and technological systems would face much greater exposure to harmful solar radiation.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

Anyone buying AXT to reduce China exposure is doing the opposite.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

Pantheon already had exposure to over 80% of the underlying portfolio companies, allowing the firm to underwrite and price the transaction quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Daphne’s house has a southern exposure with lots of windows, and not enough blinds to cover them.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Federal health authorities, Essayli said, “recognize that unusual patterns of cancer and community concerns regarding potential environmental exposures should be evaluated through a systematic, science-based process.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Worse still, any significant correction would have wider repercussions than in the past owing to the rapid growth of household equity exposures in the last two decades.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

Although certain genetic factors can increase risk, researchers have increasingly focused on environmental exposures that may contribute to the disease.

From Science Daily Jun. 28, 2026

Higher financing costs, which limit the ability to boost long market exposures, represent what Tobias called “a clear fragility” to the market.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

It will be a while before the exposures are developed.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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