as in bill
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
she threw a few greenbacks on the counter to pay for the drinks
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Recent Examples of greenback
However, if the September CPI report shows an easing of year-on-year inflationary pressures from August, the potential for a 0.5% rate cut would likely increase, weighing on the greenback but supporting equities, bond prices, and industrial commodity prices.
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Jason Schenker, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
The drop put sterling on course for its steepest daily decline against the greenback for more than 20 months, according to a CNBC calculation of LSEG data.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
The Chinese yuan has weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar in the last several weeks as the greenback strengthens and investors worry about China’s economic growth.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
But Trump’s threat appears to be in response to China, Russia and other countries that have made noise about finding an alternative to the greenback.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
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Jason Schenker, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
The drop put sterling on course for its steepest daily decline against the greenback for more than 20 months, according to a CNBC calculation of LSEG data.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
The Chinese yuan has weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar in the last several weeks as the greenback strengthens and investors worry about China’s economic growth.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
But Trump’s threat appears to be in response to China, Russia and other countries that have made noise about finding an alternative to the greenback.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenback
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In June 2023, Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.; Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.; and John Fetterman, D-Pa., sponsored a bill to establish minimum standards for tenants in such parks that receive federal funding through Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or the Federal Housing Administration.Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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At the moment, President-elect Donald Trump and incoming congressional Republicans show little appetite for transportation reforms, but a golden opportunity will come during the development of the next multiyear surface transportation bill, which is expected to be passed after the 2026 midterms.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Governor Newsom has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in its retail theft taskforce, with the California Highway Patrol making thousands of arrests, but when asked about how many thieves have actually been prosecuted, the state doesn’t have the answers.Todd Spitzer, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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The district is losing tens of millions of dollars a year in state funding as fewer children enroll in Denver schools.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Eklund got the message, responded well, and finished the year on a positive note.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Another note with Qualstar Corporation (QBAK), where Mr. Bronson is also an executive, allows loans up to $200,000.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to monitor interest rate and foreign currency risks, with strategies in place to manage exposure.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Under a Trump presidency, expectations are for digital currencies such as bitcoin to scale to new heights due to a more favorable regulatory regime.Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Greenback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenback. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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