parlance

Example Sentences

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In financial markets parlance, a “left tail” outcome refers to a major crash.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

In breeder parlance, miniature can apply to any pig under 300 pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

There’s no question that capping card interest rates at some level could bring savings to consumers to maintain monthly balances — “revolvers,” in industry parlance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

In the modern parlance, the majority are simply not having him.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

In engineering parlance, it embodied little “dead load,” the static weight of immobile masses of brick and steel.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson