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basket

[bas-kit] / ˈbæs kɪt /


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Dollar Index, a gauge of greenback’s strength against a basket of major currencies, has moved higher since May, up 2.5% so far in 2026, according to FactSet data.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

“You’re just putting all cases in one basket and trying to deny everything,” Ghacha said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

An index that measures the dollar against a basket of major currencies is up 2.5% this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Natalie's Needham's baby son Kouper died of respiratory complications in July 2019 in a Moses basket in the family living room, when he was just 24 hours old.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Glenn brought a peck basket of them, from somewhere, and left it on Tansy’s desk.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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