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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Lloyds Banking Group's chief executive of consumer relationships Jas Singh said very little would change for customers.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
A spokeswoman for Lloyds Banking Group said it offers more ways to manage money than ever before.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
“Fed independence means everything to me,” he told the Senate Banking Committee’s confirmation hearing in April.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Continuous capital inflow and growing loan demand could also boost 2027 net interest margins for DBS Group, United Overseas Bank and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. and lift their net interest income.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Banking around the turn, Louie drew alongside Lash just as Lash shifted right to pass Deckard.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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