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Example Sentences

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My wife is not a fan of tying up $2 million of equity in one building, as it effectively puts too many eggs in one basket.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Anyone who believes in this market can believe in this basket of stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Across a basket of 13 publicly traded airlines worldwide, analysts’ average 2026 earnings-per-share forecasts have fallen by 25% since December, and most are seen staying profitable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Firstly, while you are standing there pouting, our opponents are racing to their basket with a five-on-four advantage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Dropping the gunny sack in the buckboard, Grandpa reached in the basket again and said, “Well, what do you know!”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls