noun
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an embankment of a river
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another word for bank 2
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fishing on a sea bank, esp off the coast of Newfoundland
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the manoeuvre causing an aircraft to bank
noun
Etymology
Origin of banking
Vocabulary lists containing banking
Western Europe - Introductory
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Example Sentences
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Even the banking website he had shown Kirsty shortly after meeting her turned out to be a very sophisticated fake registered in the US city of Baltimore.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The U.S. share of global banking reserves has fallen to under 57% in 2025 from more than 70% in the early 2000s.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Morgan Stanley tops earnings estimates strong performance across its investment banking and wealth management units.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
As a decentralized finance platform, Drift is part of a vast network of cryptocurrency banking that offers near-zero trading fees and high-speed transactions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Matt, who was banking the fire for the night, laid down the poker to enjoy the sight.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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