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upshot

[uhp-shot] / ˈʌpˌʃɒt /


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There was no political upshot of these remarks.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

The upshot for investors is that there is no protection like energy against an energy-driven inflation shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The upshot is that Fannie and Freddie would end up charging less to backstop riskier mortgages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The upshot is that gold’s recent poor run has almost certainly lowered the bottom line for precious metal mining companies.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The upshot was that Miss Love decided to sleep in the cot room and let me and Grandpa take the big bed.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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