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Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
In response, Turkey’s lira plunged to record lows and inflation soared to over 70% in 2022.
—Joshua Stillwagon, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2025
The lira my father had given me were sweaty in my hand.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The outlet valued the luxury yacht at 40 million Turkish liras, or just under $1 million.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Long-term interest rates spiked, the value of the Turkish lira cratered, and the country appeared on the verge of hyperinflation.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
In response, Turkey’s lira plunged to record lows and inflation soared to over 70% in 2022.
—Joshua Stillwagon, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2025
The lira my father had given me were sweaty in my hand.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The outlet valued the luxury yacht at 40 million Turkish liras, or just under $1 million.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Lira.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lira. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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