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

As the price of silver mounted all the world began to sell silver to the U. S. China alone of all countries was on a silver standard.

From Time Magazine Archive

Now, at last, the question of the gold standard or the silver standard was fairly before the voters.

From A Short History of the United States by Channing, Edward