magnitude

Example Sentences

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“The magnitude of uncertainty is unparalleled,” said its CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Uncertainty around the magnitude and duration of oil supply disruption means outcomes for risk assets have become increasingly asymmetrical. With potential downside rising significantly, we recommend turning defensive,” say the strategists.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

It also expects inflation to rise and growth to slow, with a large amount of uncertainty about the magnitude of those moves.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

During midday Friday prayers on March 28, 2025, a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit central Myanmar along the Sagaing Fault.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Not only was it orders of magnitude larger, but it was so ornate that it made the other look like so much leather-bound toilet paper.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs