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Many have seen substantial volatility, with first-year maximum drawdowns averaging 55%.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Should SPY decline to $700, the spread’s maximum profit is $44.30.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Each count carries a maximum sentence of life in prison and a $10-million fine.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
In my opinion there is a maximum ratio of black reflective surfaces to bodywork, beyond which your car starts to look like a bass boat.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
She was over fiftieth level, so it would remain in existence for the spell’s maximum duration: fifteen minutes.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 2
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Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 61-70
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