fulcrum

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Bonds have been making a comeback as weakness has hit tech stocks, which have long been the fulcrum point of this bull market.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

As a kind of fulcrum for his storytelling, Mr. Davenport uses Elizabeth Bouvia, who in 1983 became a cause célèbre of the right-to-die movement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

The "Egyptian King", so often the fulcrum of Liverpool's attack, has scored just one goal from open play in the Premier League this season, on the opening weekend.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

With 969 Test wickets between them Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Cummins have been the fulcrum of Australia's seam bowling attack.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

His thumb knew the exact weight in ounces which it would have to exert on the near side of the fulcrum.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White