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metal

[met-l] / ˈmɛt l /


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From The Wall Street Journal

In the hours before and after the concert, access to the square - a popular, open space - will be controlled through 31 entry points fitted with metal detectors.

From BBC

The prison through which he is escorted is a maze of many gates, rusted metal barriers to movement that echo, with every thud and clank, the stymied processes of Soviet justice.

From The Wall Street Journal

Traders tend to ditch the precious metal when rates are higher, flocking to other assets, such as bonds, that can offer a higher return.

From The Wall Street Journal

Precious metals are usually considered a haven, offering investors safety during times of war, inflation or other market turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal