spread
Example Sentences
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Many airlines shield themselves from volatility in the price of fuel, which makes up a large part of their operational costs, by hedging it, usually using financial derivatives to try to spread their risk.
From MarketWatch
Bids will be assessed on standard of play, finances, investment potential, infrastructure and how their geographical base could help spread the Prem's appeal, among other factors.
From BBC
The stock tumbled 10% on Monday as panic over the impact of artificial intelligence spread across the market.
From Barron's
The stock tumbled 10% on Monday as panic over the impact of artificial intelligence spread across the market.
From Barron's
His examples include textile manufacturing in the 19th century, and the spread of ATMs in the 1980s.
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