whisker
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That has pushed the dollar sharply up against its peers and is within a whisker of a four-decade peak against the yen.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
The yen strengthened slightly, having come within a whisker of 160 to the dollar, amid speculation Japanese authorities could step in to support their currency following last month's intervention.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Muller beat more experienced players to the prize in 2010 - by a whisker.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
If they want income, there’s a problem: Dividends on the S&P are only just over 1%—and only a whisker above their lowest ever, in 2000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Always just a whisker away, whether you know it or not.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
At venues in Coventry at least, the glitterati wear whiskers these days.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
They have stiff white whiskers and a prehensile tail that’s as long as their body.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
The study was only carried out on mice, mostly via cells taken from their whiskers.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
And the whiskers are playing an outsize role in an election where cost-of-living, homelessness and public safety weigh heavily on Californians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Clare floated on his back, the cold river lapping around his whiskers.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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