sterling
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The recent rally in sterling versus the euro largely reflects French debt concerns but the U.K. currency could start to receive support from BOE policy if it lifts rates in November, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
USC still turned the sterling field position into points.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
"He's showing he's not fazed by what Filip brings with his experience and sterling amateur background. He's up for this, alight and on fire."
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Former Census Bureau senior executive Amy O'Hara called the paper an abuse of the agency's "sterling reputation for high-quality analysis."
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
I need him to know why I have his sterling silver and Miss Celia’s zillion-carat ruby earrings in my hand every day.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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