fineness
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Any coin issued under the laws of any state or any gold, silver, platinum or palladium bullion of a certain fineness, if a trustee keeps physical possession of it, are not included.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025
The fineness yields tender baked goods with a moist, airy crumb—perfect for delicate sponges and pillowy cookies, like snickerdoodles.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2022
The deceptive nature of her fineness was right there in the name.
From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2021
Or this one for $42.50: When it comes to grinding coffee, burr grinders offer a more consistent grind and better control over the fineness of your ground beans.
From Slate • Dec. 2, 2018
She considered herself a heel for ever having been sarcastic to her aunt, who in spite of her corsets had a certain defenselessness plus a certain fineness Jean Louise would never have.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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