remittance
Example Sentences
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Hondurans working in the U.S. have sent some $10 billion in remittances so far this year, more than the whole of 2024, according to government data.
But remittances are key to many families in rural Nepal.
From BBC
That increase is largely attributable to the high inflow of remittances and high domestic interest rates, which make the peso attractive for investors.
From Seattle Times
The sudden interruption in her daughter’s monthly $710 remittances has upset their financial balancing act.
From Los Angeles Times
But up to 35% of the value of "remittances" can be lost in currency and transaction fees, which could be reduced through sharing more technology and regulatory expertise.
From BBC
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