two-percent

Example Sentences

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There were signs of economic progress earlier in the year, with inflation easing towards the Bank of England's two-percent target and unemployment unexpectedly falling in February.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The US Federal Reserve has a long-term two-percent target for inflation and several policymakers at the central bank have indicated the possible need for interest rate hikes to address rising prices.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The Federal Reserve has a dual mandate of keeping inflation to its long-term two-percent target while ensuring maximum employment.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The Bank of England last month forecast inflation to cool towards its two-percent target in April, as easing energy bills help to offset rising water bills and other elevated costs.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

I asked Mom as I drowned some Hunny Flakes with two-percent milk.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee