basket

Example Sentences

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—The dollar rose to a one-year high against a basket of currencies, supported by expectations the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The ONS uses price changes in the basket of goods over the previous 12 months to calculate inflation.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

“Yeah. It’s the creativity. I really enjoy seeing what they make out of the funky basket items they get. It reminds me of my art-school days. And Ted is so much fun!”

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Aaron Marks, founding partner and chief strategy officer at Amplius Wealth Advisors in Blue Bell, Pa., tells clients: “What if all your eggs are in one basket and they crack?”

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

They left early the next morning, moving slowly enough for me to take the comb out of the basket and run after Celia with both pieces.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff