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sterling

[stur-ling] / ˈstɜr lɪŋ /


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Only two items could be classified as sterling silver.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Selling fake sterling silver is a breach of the Hallmarking Act and carries the risk of fines or imprisonment, says Langley.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Those rates can be lower for buyers with sterling credit history.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

A budget that focuses primarily on supporting households while retaining a commitment to fiscal credibility should have limited implications for both gilt yields and sterling, as well as for the economy, according to SEB’s Meuller.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

But after a trusted climbing buddy confirmed Hall’s sterling reputation, I enthusiastically agreed to go to Everest with Adventure Consultants.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer


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