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something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
all the gold in the world won't buy happiness
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Jesse Pound,samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Most recoveries were of large, nonferrous cargoes sunk during the First and Second World Wars—tin, copper, gold, and silver—and very few were lifted from more than a few hundred metres of water.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The firm sees opportunities in U.S. and Chinese equities, bonds and gold.
—Jesse Pound,samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Most recoveries were of large, nonferrous cargoes sunk during the First and Second World Wars—tin, copper, gold, and silver—and very few were lifted from more than a few hundred metres of water.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The contrasting chocolate and caramel colors complement each other, Shelton explains, and look even more elevated when paired with gold jewelry.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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The contest has five categories: Character, Creative, Scary, Youth (under 13) and Group and there's $4,000 in cash prizes available so get shopping, sewing, gluing, building or whatever!Analis Bailey, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Saturday's jackpot is estimated to be worth $20 million, with a cash value of $9.6 million.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2024
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Two-year gilt yields fell 9 basis points as the 10-year gilt yield fell 7 basis points.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
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Give them an extra haunted-house feel by framing them in a vintage gilt frame and draping them with cobwebs.Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2024
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These products allow investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without owning the actual coins.Lisa Loud, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mayfield and Mahomes met at midfield for the overtime coin toss, where Mayfield called tails but the coin came up heads, sealing the Buccaneers’ fate.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Religious soldiers may have left the golden object as an offering to Jupiter Dolichenus, perhaps to increase their luck on the battlefield.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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When complete, a monolithic glittering golden tower containing 1,542 rooms will soar more than 300 meters and be surrounded by lush grounds, swimming lagoons and a marina.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even if Vice President Kamala Harris had won, much of that money would have continued to flow.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Taxpayers’ benefit For every dollar of public money invested in SOCCCD, taxpayers will receive a cumulative value of $1.80 over the course of the students’ working lives.Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Elevate the hearth by hanging a gilded frame mirror over it and draping a seasonal garland on it.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
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Related Articles Her Schiaparelli Visage earrings, depicting a face in gilded brass with red lips and blue enamel eyes, complemented her look.Nick Hall, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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The company continues to monitor interest rate and foreign currency risks, with strategies in place to manage exposure.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Under a Trump presidency, expectations are for digital currencies such as bitcoin to scale to new heights due to a more favorable regulatory regime.Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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