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sterling

[stur-ling] / ˈstɜr lɪŋ /


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Mr. Alexander, whose affable, straightforward manner and sterling credentials are very much on display in his entertaining memoir, “The Education of a Senator: From JFK to Trump,” would not disagree.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

There was a specific issue Farage was concerned about - speculation that the Bank of England would push ahead with a limit on holdings of potential sterling stablecoins of between £10,000 and £20,000.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Since then, sterling has broadly strengthened and taken advantage of a weaker dollar and is currently near the top of its post-Brexit range.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

Yields on U.K. government bonds turned lower while sterling edged up following the announcement.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Mother held three sterling silver serving pieces she had sewn into the coat.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys




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