pound
Example Sentences
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As of April, the average price for steak was $13 a pound, up from $8.70 five years ago, according to the Labor Department.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Thieves typically exchange the metal for cash at recycling centers, where it can fetch up to $5.30 per pound.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
"But it's becoming increasingly difficult, because every part of the supply chain has become more expensive. We think there's a really important psychological threshold around that four pound mark."
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The company’s 300 million pound incremental buyback is above expectations and is supportive of valuation, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
I pound my glove, feel for the whiteboard, and then pretend I’m taking away a home run with a leaping grab.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
Vocabulary lists containing pound
Western Europe - Introductory
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Western Europe - Middle School and High School
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