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abasement

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as in humiliation

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Recent Examples of abasement Your historical victory is your reward for your historical abasement. — Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026

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Ultimately, Iran freed the hostages on January 20, 1981, just minutes after Reagan had taken the oath of office, in what is widely seen as a final humiliation of Carter by the Iranians.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
Despite the humiliation of Platner’s collapse, which came with plenty of warning signs that his backers looked beyond, that remains the case.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

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As a tail-risk hedge — specifically against financial system stress, currency debasement, and geopolitical crisis — gold's track record is stronger and more consistent.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Bitcoin offers growth potential tied to adoption Like gold, Bitcoin is often viewed as a hedge against currency debasement because its supply is limited.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 2 June 2026

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