greenback

Example Sentences

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It isn’t unheard of for the greenback to run in the green during U.S. interventions abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The greenback is tracking a quarterly gain not seen since late 2024.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

A stronger greenback makes precious metals more expensive as they’re priced in U.S. dollars.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The rupee has hit new lows against the dollar, as a flight-to-safety buoys the greenback and rattles emerging-market currencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Even better, every other person “dropped some greenback love,” as Cool Papa would say, down into Wah-Wah Nita’s open guitar case.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia