Example Sentences

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Samsara can grow revenue at a compounded annual growth rate of 20% through 2030, resulting in an earnings estimate well ahead of current expectations.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Assuming a 7% average annual return, compounded monthly, you would have roughly $330,000.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The risks are compounded by the expected arrival of the El Nino weather system, which could bring drought and disrupt rainfall patterns across key farming regions, further tightening global food supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Frustration at results has been compounded by their approach on and off the field.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

So for the time being, my parents’ worries about their younger son’s physical health were compounded by their worries about their older son’s mental health.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick