Berkshire

American  

[burk-sheer, -sher, bahrk-sheer, -sher] / ˈbɜrk ʃɪər, -ʃər, ˈbɑrk ʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. Also called Berks.  a county in S England. 485 sq. mi. (1,255 sq. km).

2. one of an English breed of black hogs, having white markings on the feet, face, and tail.

3. a steam locomotive having a two-wheeled front truck, eight driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.

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Berkshire British  

/ ˈbɑːkʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

1.  Berks.  a historic county of S England: since reorganization in 1974 the River Thames has marked the N boundary while the Berkshire Downs occupy central parts; the county council was replaced by six unitary authorities in 1998. Area: 1259 sq km (486 sq miles)

2. a rare breed of pork and bacon pig having a black body and white points

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Example Sentences

David Sokol gained Buffett’s confidence as a star executive who grew crucial businesses at Berkshire and turned others around, while also demonstrating his investing chops.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kraft Heinz said Berkshire Hathaway could sell nearly all of its 27.5% stake in the food giant.

From Barron's

What’s Next: If Berkshire does start selling, Kraft Heinz stock could come under additional pressure, after hitting a 52-week low on Wednesday.

From Barron's

What’s Next: If Berkshire does start selling, Kraft Heinz stock could come under additional pressure, after hitting a 52-week low on Wednesday.

From Barron's

Berkshire indicated the move in a filing but didn’t respond to Barron’s request for comment.

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