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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"What do you say to our adopting a silver standard?"
From The Bachelors A Novel by Orcutt, William Dana
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.