meaningfully
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Moreover, the only currencies that have seen their share of reserves meaningfully grow over the past couple of years are smaller rivals belonging to the IMF’s “other currencies” category.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Scientists have long debated whether body posture can meaningfully affect thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
Several indicators show that stock-market leverage has dropped meaningfully from the end of June as investors reduced their risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
He added: "Given the event's profile, which as anticipated, resulted in an approximate $30m loss, our margins at UFC as well as on a consolidated basis were meaningfully impacted."
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Her mom was looking at Adelaide’s meaningfully, and Hazel knew that they had spent the last ten minutes talking about her.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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