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basket

[bas-kit] / ˈbæs kɪt /


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The remaining 20% would be the short sale of a basket of six neocloud companies, also weighted by market capitalization.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

The dollar fell to a 10-week low against a basket of currencies on Monday, reflecting doubts over whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

The S&P 500 was built to represent a broad basket of the market.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

She animatedly talked to a teal spinning cat track toy, while polydactyl-toed kitty Orbitz lounged behind her in a basket.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

I moved closer as he finished pinning the shirt to the line and reached down for another one from the basket near his feet.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

"There's still hanging baskets here. I can't work it out."

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Since the markets are so unpredictable, it makes sense to divide your eggs among many baskets rather than bet on just one.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

Headline stock baskets in Japan, Korea and China also rose.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Ushers stood at all the exits of Great Festival Hall with baskets for donations for Venezuela.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Wooden condiment baskets sat in a row on the counter.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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