as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
where did he get the long green to afford wheels like that?
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Noun
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There’s plenty of cash available for pristine credits with credible AI narratives.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Fundraisers can be set up in minutes through a simple app, with no inventory or cash handling required, and organizations keep 50% of every dollar sold.—
Tim Heitmann,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The bill expanded background checks for gun purchasers under the age of 21 and also provided federal money for state red flag laws.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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While a few lifers grumble, this infusion of talent (not to mention tech money) is good news for residents and travelers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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This detailed build also includes a commemorative armored Batman minifigure and a special golden coin built right into the cockpit, which marks 20 years of Lego Batman builds.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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The penny was first created in 1792 and was one of the first coins authorized under the Coinage Act.—
News Service Of Florida,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Outrage is the currency of choice.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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Emerging markets currencies like the Brazilian real , Mexican peso and Indian rupee posted notable losses versus the dollar.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Generic silver rounds Private mints produce 1-ounce silver rounds that match government coins in metal content but lack legal tender status and official backing.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Digital assets are not legal tender, are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation), and are not subject to protections afforded to bank deposits.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Fifty bucks is a lot more of a problem for someone living paycheck to paycheck than a person with a high salary.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Tariffs have jacked up prices, costing families an average of $1,000 bucks last year.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Long green.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20green. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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