cet-
Americanabbreviation
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Central European Time
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Common External Tariff
Etymology
Origin of cet-
Combining form representing Greek kêtos whale
Example Sentences
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The added stake is expected to lower Credit Agricole’s CET 1 ratio by around 35 basis points by the end of the second quarter of 2026, it said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
CaixaBank’s CET 1 ratio—a measure of capital strength—was slightly below expectations at 12.44%, partly reflecting the buyback and higher risk-weighed assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Basel, Switzerland at 20:00 BST / 21:00 CET on Saturday, 17 May.
From BBC ● May 16, 2025
In terms of the mean temperature which averages out maximum and minimum temperatures, up to the 26 September it has been nearly four degrees above average in the CET series.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2023
"The man is mad, CET HOMME-LA EST FOL!" said Louis XV. when he heard it.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 12 by Carlyle, Thomas
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