pound
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The average cost for a pound of ground hamburger rose to $6.725 a pound through May, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis—a 13% increase.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Pre-referendum, the pound had reached new highs against major currencies.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Even if you’re perfectly capable of stretching a pound of beans or turning a rotisserie chicken into three meals, there’s something about inviting people over that can trigger a peculiar urge to upgrade everything.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Repairs are extraordinarily expensive, and every pound launched into orbit still carries a significant cost.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026
No. It was the absolute last thing Ekon wanted, but at the same time his heart was beginning to pound in a new, unpleasant way.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing pound
Western Europe - Introductory
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Western Europe - Middle School and High School
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