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[mahr-jin] / ˈmɑr dʒɪn /


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They are disappointed by a reported margin guidance range of 14.5%-16.5%, but point out that this assumes catastrophe costs are in line with allowance.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The results are estimated to have a margin of error of about 2.5 percentage points in either direction in the likely voter sample, and larger numbers for subgroups.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Chatterjee believes the company is capable of achieving the Rule of 50 — meaning that its annual revenue growth and profit margin would add up to 50% or more — by fiscal 2030.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

However, if the stocks fall past an agreed level it can trigger what is known as a margin call - when a broker demands payment of the debt.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

The margin was so narrow, however, that he believed that if Harrison ran again, he would win.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

Elevated fuel and electricity purchase costs are weighing on the South Korean state utility’s margins, the analysts write in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Sandisk expects adjusted gross margins to remain at around 80% through 2030 as demand for memory continues to outstrip supply.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

The jet fuel trading company’s core trading segment suffered from weaker margins as gross profit per ton from middle distillates plunged, says analyst Jason Sum in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Results in the last few weeks from both companies showed fast growth, burgeoning demand, strong margins and reassuring guidance.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Finding the notes in the margins at the school library.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley




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