precious metal
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Still, the bank reiterates its long-term positive view on the precious metal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The precious metal tumbled 13% over that same stretch after enjoying a multiyear rally External link that included gains of more than 30% in the past year.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The share slide is most pronounced among the precious metal miners, with Fresnillo and Hochschild Mining both trading down around 5.6%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Prime Minister Modi asked citizens to avoid buying gold jewelry for functions, coming as the country’s appetite for the precious metal continues to drive foreign-currency spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
It seemed that the People were almost as fond of the precious metal as humans.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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