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[dih-rahyv] / dɪˈraɪv /


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To repeat what I emphasized above, however, these below-average chances derive solely from the stock market’s trailing two-year returns.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

As many as 30% of current schizophrenic patients derive little benefit from antipsychotic medication.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

The government is requiring all new data centers to derive at least 80% of their power from renewables.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

While Europe may derive some satisfaction from moderate growth of 3%, alarm bells will be ringing at who is benefiting.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

He withdrew a piece of paper, unfolded it, and read, "What is the meaning of the word calligraphy and from what language does it derive?"

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

He derives energy from his students and from his four daughters, ages 14 to 20.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

This equal four-step pattern is where the technique derives its name.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

“I genuinely see Iran’s relationship with the axis as one of interdependence. It derives some of its strength, information and access to global markets through these different groups,” Salisbury said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Arm also derives substantial revenue through Arm China, a quasi-joint venture majority-owned by a Chinese consortium that includes state-backed investors.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Longstreet caught the conclusion of Sorrel’s sentence. ”... know that government derives its power from the consent of the governed.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

Researchers used those samples to grow organoids, lab-grown tissues derived from patients, allowing them to investigate the disease directly in human cells.

From Science Daily Sep. 20, 2026

To mitigate this problem, researchers adjust the data using the demographic data derived from the decennial census, a process that would be impossible without the race and ethnicity question.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

Their figure is derived from mortgage applications submitted to the enterprise, which packages and resells the loans on the secondary market.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

It was derived from the people who waded across Texas’ Rio Grande into the U.S., but it was sometimes used interchangeably with any Latino workers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Thus, agriculture could arise in the Fertile Crescent from domestication of locally available wild plants, without having to wait for the arrival of crops derived from wild plants domesticated elsewhere.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

"Our study lays the groundwork for deriving the most accurate information possible about the silicon dioxide content of Mercury's surface from BepiColombo's measurements," said Christian Renggli.

From Science Daily Sep. 12, 2026

But the North Sea is not seen as deriving much profit for the group, even if more drilling is allowed.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

A year ago, 13% of S&P 500 index constituents noted benefits deriving from AI adoption.

From MarketWatch Apr. 27, 2026

Meece said the city’s various appeals were aimed at deriving accurate maps.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 19, 2025

Perhaps it is a tribute to the origin of the word “circus,” deriving from the Greek kirkos meaning circle, or ring.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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