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option

[op-shuhn] / ˈɒp ʃən /


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Another risk is the rising prevalence of nonbank investors, such as hedge funds, option sellers, and leveraged exchange-traded funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Whole life insurance is one option for a legacy and covering funeral expenses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

If the $11 million option passes, owners of an average home valued at $417,000 would see their property tax bill rise from $5,640 to $8,477, likely over five years, the town says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Antetokounmpo, 31, is under contract for 2026-2027 and has a player option of $62.7 million for 2027-28.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

You, the home buyer, actually were given the option of paying nothing at all, and rolling whatever interest you owed the bank into a higher principal balance.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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