asymmetric
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Fairford has become the latest example of asymmetric warfare, where two sides square off with mismatched military power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The pair were honoured "for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis", the jury said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
While that truce collapsed in July, the two sides have opted for asymmetric tactics over the resumption of direct attacks, with the United States maintaining a full naval blockade of Iranian ports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
In my view, bitcoin represents the best asymmetric bet I’ve seen in markets in years.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
It was also an asymmetric bet, like laying down money on a number in roulette.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing asymmetric
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