pound

Example Sentences

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"These are not businesses that are making huge amounts for every pound that they sell. They have to work hard to make their money."

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Now those same lobsters cost more than $15 per pound — more than three times the initial cost, but Cimarusti said he can’t realistically charge three times as much for the lobster roll at $75.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The price of a pound of ground beef has reached a historic high of $6.89, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show, meaning throwing burgers on the grill will cost nearly 20% more than in 2025.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Over the past few days, rising bond yields and a weakening pound in response to Mr. Burnham’s spending plans prompted him to dial back his ambitions a bit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I asked him, since Candace was playing tetherball now and couldn’t pound his back anymore.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff