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exchequer

[eks-chek-er, iks-chek-er] / ˈɛks tʃɛk ər, ɪksˈtʃɛk ər /




NOUN
treasure house
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"Her dad was chancellor of the exchequer - it's a hard line to walk, but she's also very relatable."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Zahawi was education secretary from September 2021 to July 2022 and had a short stint as chancellor of the exchequer between July and September 2022.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

The chancellor of the exchequer warned of "necessary choices" as Britain struggles with high debt and inflation.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

In her Budget statement, the chancellor of the exchequer will outline the government's plans for raising or lowering taxes.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

Not that I cared which side we sold them to, but the British were the ones who had money—they had the whole English exchequer behind them.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier




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