burying ground
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of burying ground
First recorded in 1705–15
Example Sentences
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Central banks are buying gold at a record pace.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Despite the selloff in recent days, the fundamentals remain strong and central banks are likely to continue buying gold through 2026, ANZ analysts write.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
Countries that fear falling afoul of Western sanctions have been buying gold rather than dollars for their foreign-exchange reserves for several years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
Central banks buying gold has been a key factor pushing up its price.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
He has been buying gold chains and topaz crosses for us.
From Lectures and Essays by Smith, Goldwin
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