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upshot

[uhp-shot] / ˈʌpˌʃɒt /


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When markets are left to their own devices, one upshot could be more volatility in the bond markets, as traders and investors hash out their divergent views.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

He said the upshot seemed to be "that noise policies are not worth the paper they are written on".

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

The upshot is that longevity, i.e. not only living longer but being healthy for longer, could be big business for healthcare companies.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The upshot of this scenario is spelled out clearly: It could add to inflation and reduce growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The upshot is that physics had two theories, based on conflicting premises, that produced the same results.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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