basket

Example Sentences

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—The dollar eased after reaching a near two-month high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

That basket now fetches a nearly 40% discount.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Transactions go up, but basket sizes shrink with that core customer as she balances her budget.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"If we don't protect the Aravalli, the northern Gangetic plains -- which is a food basket for the rest of the country -- would become a desert," he said.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

He put his hand out, and I set the basket on the counter.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu