American holly
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of American holly
An Americanism dating back to 1775–85
Example Sentences
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By passing comprehensive digital-asset market-structure legislation, Congress will ensure that the next generation of financial innovation is built on American rails, backed by American institutions, and denominated in American dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
There are more than 50 million American dollars out there that are poised to find their way into a non-Tesla, broad-market ETF.
From Slate • Apr. 22, 2025
Werner Fricker, the federation's stern but visionary president, had cannily realised Fifa's desire to wring American dollars out of the world's most popular sport.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2023
Store clerks often spoke to customers in English and offered prices in American dollars.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2023
Meanwhile, I did not know anyone who could loan me ten Zim dollars let alone forty American dollars.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
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