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dollar

noun

ˈdä-lər

Definition of dollar

as in buck

a U.S. currency bill representing 100 cents a wad of dollars in his pocket

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Recent Examples of dollar Directly marketing toward younger and younger clientele, fertility clinics compel women to shell out tens of thousands of dollars to proactively preserve their fertility. — Pooja Yerramilli, STAT, 28 Oct. 2026 Thus far in 2026, the firm said, ad dollars from the MLB postseason are at around $275 million. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026 What if each one of them sued the NCAA for a million dollars? — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026 At a moment where shoppers are being extra careful with their dollars, this essentialness is key. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dollar

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Lula's victory bucks a broader rightward shift across Latin America in recent years.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
At nearly 16 bucks, a three-street-taco combo at Serrano’s actually costs a bit more than a similar plate at a brick-and-mortar such as Taqueria La Flama.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026

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If no one can cobble together a majority coalition, new elections could be held early next year.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
The tight margins, after campaigning by both sides, show the measure is a tricky one for Californians who value environmental protections but are frustrated by the state’s high housing and utility costs, Baldassare said.

— Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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