marginal
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A Roth conversion could push you into a higher marginal tax bracket, because the taxable portion of the conversion is added to your ordinary income for the year.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Estevao had an early goal ruled out for offside before another fine near-post finish in the second half was disallowed - a marginal decision.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
“The downturn…was driven by lower confidence in all sectors except industry, which saw a marginal improvement,” the commission said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Another will weaken regulation against so-called "marginal wells" that produce 15 barrels or less of oil equivalent a day.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
The central players in the drama were not the marginal or peripheral figures, whose lives are more typical, but rather the political leaders at the center of the national story who wielded power.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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