so-called

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Dec. 24, specifically, will mark the start of the so-called Santa Claus rally period.

From Barron's

That included salvaging an oil alliance known as OPEC+, and the so-called Abraham Accords to normalize Israeli-Arab relations.

From The Wall Street Journal

The odds of fresh all-time-highs before the new year could hinge on a so-called Santa Claus rally—a period around the end of the year when markets often get a boost.

From The Wall Street Journal

This so-called reparations loan met fierce resistance from Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, who feared Brussels could be left on the hook for billions of euros if anything went wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal

The bifurcation has created a so-called K-shaped economy, with the letter’s upper arm representing more-affluent consumers, and the lower arm, those feeling greater financial pressure.

From Barron's