pound
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The bank upgrades its rating on Paladin to outperform from neutral, saying its stock implies a uranium price of US$77 a pound versus the spot price at US$84 a pound.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
"To have multi-million pound centres that are built and aren't delivering on taxpayers money you know it's very frustrating," he said.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
When Connie & Ted’s first opened, lobster might cost the restaurant $4 or $5 per pound during the summer months, resulting in lobster rolls that sold for roughly $25.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The price of a pound of ground beef has reached a historic high of $6.89, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show, meaning throwing burgers on the grill will cost nearly 20% more than in 2025.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
The old organ had collapsed a few years back, so Mrs. Milton had to pound out hymns on an out-of-tune piano.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
Vocabulary lists containing pound
Western Europe - Introductory
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Western Europe - Middle School and High School
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