sterling

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State Rep. James Talarico is a young political leader with a sterling reputation for honesty and integrity, a Bible-believing Christian whose campaign is a test of whether voters still care about those values.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

They had previously considered other plaintiffs — including fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin — and ultimately concluded that Parks, a mature, married woman of sterling reputation, would present more effectively to white juries and the white press.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

U.K. government-bond yields fell, while sterling rose Friday after Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed he would stay in his post even as his Labour Party had heavy losses in local elections, according to early results.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

In the U.K., gilt and sterling investors will continue to scrutinize the fallout from recent local elections, where Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party suffered large losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

There were bracelets, rings, and necklaces of dazzling sterling silver that had beautiful decorations, and each held pieces of turquoise, yellow abalone, white shell pieces, and dark jet stone.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young