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sterling

[stur-ling] / ˈstɜr lɪŋ /


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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

In the U.K., sterling fell 0.25% to $1.3400 after data showed higher U.K. unemployment and slower wage growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

In midday European trade, sterling rose 0.5% to $1.3616 and the euro fell 0.1% to 0.8641 pounds after Starmer’s comments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

But after a trusted climbing buddy confirmed Hall’s sterling reputation, I enthusiastically agreed to go to Everest with Adventure Consultants.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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