silver

Example Sentences

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In late March at the annual Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tenn., Georgia Anne Muldrow bounced on sparkling silver high-heeled boots at Jackson Terminal, a former railroad freight depot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The UK government has been under pressure to bring in a statutory ban of smartphones in schools, although recent research suggested strict bans were not a "silver bullet".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

No less than half of the silver is used in industry, mainly for electronics, solar panels, and medical applications.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

So where might the silver lining be for long-term investors?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“Jonah Skidmore? So you’re really . . .” Mr. Hodge peered down at the small silver object in his hand.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix