the gold
Example Sentences
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The Associated Press has become the gold standard for calling election outcomes — The Times typically relies on its expertise — and such announcements usually come well before all votes are counted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Saudi Arabia is a U.S. ally, but so is the neighboring United Arab Emirates, which committed to the gold standard in its 2009 civil nuclear deal with the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The goal is to "democratise the gold market in France", the Mint's chief Marc Schwartz told journalists ahead of the launch, citing "investor demand" as prices have soared in recent years.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
"Clinical trials are the gold standard, but by design, they are slow," says Guntuku.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
Opal fell asleep faster this time, one hand twined in the gold, the other clutching some straw.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
