the dollar
noun
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: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money
The dollar dropped sharply against the pound.
the strength/weakness of the dollar
The dollar is worth more in Mexico.
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Treasury yields have climbed since the Iran war began, the yen has weakened to multi-decade lows against the dollar, and gold has fallen sharply from its January peak.
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Lim Hui Jie,lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
When the dollar is strong, each of those levers works in one direction.
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Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Collection agencies frequently purchase delinquent debts for pennies on the dollar or work on commission for the original creditor.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
There are some horrific trade packages out there from teams seeking to acquire Leonard for pennies on the dollar.
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Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
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Lim Hui Jie,lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
When the dollar is strong, each of those levers works in one direction.
—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Collection agencies frequently purchase delinquent debts for pennies on the dollar or work on commission for the original creditor.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
There are some horrific trade packages out there from teams seeking to acquire Leonard for pennies on the dollar.
—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the dollar
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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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