basket

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The dollar traded flat against a basket of currencies and it could rise if Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller hints at raising interest rates in a speech later.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Right now, you do have a lot of eggs in one basket.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major global currency peers, was marked 0.06% higher on Wednesday and trading at 99.03, nearly at levels seen in early April.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Kiki Rice dribbled to the hoop, deked and then put up a shot over the Toronto Tempo practice squad, crisp ombre blue-and-burgundy nails releasing the ball into the basket.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

When I reached the tree, I gingerly removed the pixie nest and placed it in the side of Archie’s basket.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff