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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Anastasia, who has a background in banking and is trained in holistic coaching, also uses the opportunity to promote her Snack Tin Guide, which teaches people how to stash their personal itty-bitty snack tins.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
After a long period of falling demand for high-end goods, luxury brands were banking on a recovery this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
She added: "Back in the day, Lloyd's ethos was to make banking easy. I think this is a reversal of that."
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Elumelu, 63, is one of Africa's wealthiest people, chairing banking and investment firms including Heirs Holdings, Transcorp and United Bank for Africa.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The banking district consisted of several wide streets with large marble buildings on each side of them, all banks.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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