tenor
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A lot of this debt is in longer duration assets that may compete with government paper of a similar tenor, say analysts.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Despite clear signs of progress in recent days, the tenor of the rhetoric and growing distrust between the U.S. and Iran mean things could go from bad to worse once again,” according to ING.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Carney’s unique tenor ranges from Jeff Buckley to Freddie Mercury; his rock background and skill with the guitar is required for Orpheus’ lyre-playing and lends to the folk roots of Mitchell’s songs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
You can see it in the facial expressions of our political leaders and hear it in the tenor and tone of their voices.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
His voice was a mellow tenor and he closed his eyes as he sang.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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Moreover, JGBs will probably be supported by the BOJ’s scheduled outright purchases of four sectors of the JGB market, including sovereign debt with tenors of more than 5 years and up to 10 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
The issuance in both currencies was distributed across multiple tenors but was most notable for the offer of GBP bonds with 100-year maturity.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026
The BOJ is scheduled to make outright purchases today of four sectors of the market such as sovereign securities with tenors of more than 25 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
These will include sovereign securities with tenors of more than five years and up to 10 years, and those with tenors of more than 25 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
When the choir of two-fisted tenors on the record were “proud to bear the title” Colonel Meecham entered the room slapping the swagger stick in a steady, tautological rhythm that seemed ominous, even predatory.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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