silver standard
Example Sentences
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Judging by that silver standard, England have come a long way during his three years in charge.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Half income is said to be the "silver standard."
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2016
Sometimes you have to settle for the silver standard or the bronze standard, but I still advocate for the gold standard.”
From Slate • Jan. 23, 2013
Last week silver standard China had a taste of the same, though silver instead of gold was the metal wanted.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Salaries are paid and goods delivered according to the silver standard.
From The Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, Including the Ladrones, Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico The Eldorado of the Orient by Halstead, Murat
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.