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In Britain, worries over the country’s borrowing needs contributed to a sharp sell-off in the nation’s government bonds, known as gilts, with the yield on the 10-year note rising 0.24 percentage points, on course for its biggest one-week move in a year.
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Joe Rennison, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Yields on British 10-year gilts crept higher on Monday, gaining 2 basis points to trade at 4.532% by 10:46 a.m.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the yield on the U.K.’s 10-year gilts was flat at around 4.273%.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
The yield on the benchmark 10-year gilt dipped less than a basis point at 4.312% by 7:30 a.m.
—Jenni Reid,karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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Joe Rennison, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Yields on British 10-year gilts crept higher on Monday, gaining 2 basis points to trade at 4.532% by 10:46 a.m.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the yield on the U.K.’s 10-year gilts was flat at around 4.273%.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
The yield on the benchmark 10-year gilt dipped less than a basis point at 4.312% by 7:30 a.m.
—Jenni Reid,karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilt
Noun
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Deb always was decked out in glitter, gold and jewelry.—
Judy Holmes,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Colman took to the stage to introduce Erivo with glitter on her face and a small crown that appeared to feature Princess Tiana from Disney's The Princess and the Frog.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sisters are encouraged to develop a personal craft, such as leatherwork, calligraphy, embroidery, or making rosaries, soap, candles, or icons.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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There is contemporary art, mainly paintings and photographs but also quilting and embroidery inspired by the house.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Saldaña’s strapless dress is a knee-length design that features a zipper in the back.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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Beats carries over the ear hook design that helps the earbuds remain in place during workouts while improving their durability and extending their battery life.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Gilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilt. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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