buck
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That could continue to weigh on the buck, potentially opening the door to a dramatic weakening on par with what investors have seen with the Japanese yen.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
"Everyone has been able to pass the buck," she says.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The firm says Texas Roadhouse, Chili’s and The Cheesecake Factory are the best bang for your buck while Kura Sushi, Portillo’s and Sweetgreen were perceived as more expensive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
While pinning down the exact reason why these states buck the trend is difficult, Hoell hypothesized the region’s unique summer monsoon rains could alleviate the risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The great buck stood still in the calm light.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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