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sovereign

[sov-rin, sov-er-in, suhv-] / ˈsɒv rɪn, ˈsɒv ər ɪn, ˈsʌv- /




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Corporate spreads would widen 200 basis points, and emerging- market sovereign spreads would increase by 100 basis points.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Gold became one beneficiary of that push because it is liquid, widely accepted and carries no sovereign risk, since it is not issued by any government and is “no one’s liability,” Artigas said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

A Saudi sovereign fund reportedly poured more than $5 billion into the golf league.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“Unfortunately, we’re not able to compel any action of an independent, sovereign government,” Wakefield replied.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The hot, bright yolk was like a summer sun breaking through cloud, the first daffodil in the snow, a gold sovereign wrapped in a white silk handkerchief.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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