locomotive
Example Sentences
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The so-called debasement trade as well as a drive for hard assets in a period of rising inflation and its safe-haven allure have been the chief locomotives of the breathtaking rally in silver.
From MarketWatch
"A new season is beginning: Italy has a leading role, it wants to be one of the locomotives of the EU," he said.
From Barron's
The report emphasizes that central banks will be the primary locomotive for the expected appreciation, contributing 14 out of the 17 percentage points increase.
From MarketWatch
The report emphasizes that central banks will be the primary locomotive for the expected appreciation, contributing 14 out of the 17 percentage points increase.
From MarketWatch
He let out a sigh that was about as deep and long as the whistle on our locomotive.
From Literature
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