Example Sentences

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That’s after SpaceX deducts underwriting discounts, commissions and other expected payments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Direct investing is a natural evolution for family offices, moving from private equity to deal-by-deal underwriting via boutiques.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

And on day one of trading, the most important person for the stock is the lead trader at the underwriting bank that was selected as the stabilization agent.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

While graduate students can still take out private loans to pay for their degrees, they carry higher interests rates and come with stricter underwriting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

“Anything. Insurance underwriting, like Garland was supposed to be doing. Or I’ll emigrate. Yes.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick