the dollar
noun
technical
: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money
The dollar dropped sharply against the pound.
the strength/weakness of the dollar
The dollar is worth more in Mexico.
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And in another twist, LeBaron then gifted it to shoppers at the dollar store where the video was being filmed.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
As trading shook out, the dollar held on to broad gains, even as the peso and Canadian dollar clawed back losses.
—Joe Rennison, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2025
The role of the dollar allows the U.S. to impose sanctions on other countries such as Iran and Russia.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Also make note of the dollar oyster deal every Wednesday.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
As trading shook out, the dollar held on to broad gains, even as the peso and Canadian dollar clawed back losses.
—Joe Rennison, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2025
The role of the dollar allows the U.S. to impose sanctions on other countries such as Iran and Russia.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Also make note of the dollar oyster deal every Wednesday.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for the dollar
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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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