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Some of this has fed through into a better performing currency, with sterling at its highest level since the Brexit referendum, when measured against a basket of currencies.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
The U.S. dollar index—which measures the greenback against a basket of other major currencies—fell 0.4% to 101.45, making dollar-denominated bullion more affordable for overseas buyers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Citi’s tactical basket of growth equities lagged its value basket by 4.1% last week and by a huge 32% over the past month.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Sexton was at his best in the third quarter, scoring 11 of his 21 points, flexing and pounding his chest after a made basket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
A clatter of hooves and wagon wheels drawing up to the side of the house snapped her attention back to my laundry, and she finished transferring it into her basket.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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I also love exploring Sidi Ghanem for pieces made by local artisans, especially ceramics, woven baskets, lamps and beautiful homeware.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Then come the chips: hot, sturdy, generously salted, piled into black woven baskets alongside ramekins of fire-engine-red mild salsa and a darker, spicier version flecked with onion and jalapeño.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
With around 2,000 index ETFs now available at the click of a button, Americans can buy and sell the exact baskets of stocks those fund managers use as a target.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The founder of a charity which provides essentials like Moses baskets, prams, nappies and clothes to struggling families across Leeds has said it urgently needs more donations to help keep up with demand.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
When I opened the door to the gym, Ty and Johnny were in there shooting baskets.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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