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
Results: As the world silver price climbed, China went off the silver standard; other nations reduced the amount of silver in their coins.
From Time Magazine Archive
Every political idea and personal prejudice he ever dallied with held him to the silver standard, and made a barrier between him and gold.
From The Education of Henry Adams by Adams, Henry
