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parlance

[pahr-luhns] / ˈpɑr ləns /


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That’s Wall Street parlance for $100, the “par” value of many bonds.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

If the maximum pressure is exceeded, the helium escapes—a process known in industry parlance as “boil-off.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In financial markets parlance, a “left tail” outcome refers to a major crash.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

In breeder parlance, miniature can apply to any pig under 300 pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The Santa Anita Handicap became, in the parlance of racetrackers, the hundred-grander, or “hunnert-grander.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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