pound
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The dollar firmed against the British pound, the euro and the yen.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
UK government borrowing costs have reached a new high and the pound has fallen as the battle for the Labour leadership took another twist with Andy Burnham's decision to fight a by-election.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Analysts at Capital Economics said they believed UK borrowing costs would rise and the pound would weaken if there was a change at the top of the Labour party.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
U.K. borrowing costs rose to their highest levels since 2008, with 10-year government bond yields above 5.1%, and the pound fell 0.6% against the dollar.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Then, as if nothing had happened, she went back to inspecting pistachios, sold by the pound.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
Vocabulary lists containing pound
Western Europe - Introductory
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Western Europe - Middle School and High School
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