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Shearing

American  
[sheer-ing] / ˈʃɪər ɪŋ /

noun

  1. (Sir) George Albert, 1919–2011, English jazz pianist and composer.


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For now, however, no credible alternatives—including China’s currency—exist, Shearing writes, meaning the dollar is unlikely to be dislodged in the near term.

From Barron's Feb. 2, 2026

“The ramifications over America’s gunboat diplomacy are likely to be more influential within Latin America,” Capital Economics’ Neil Shearing said in a commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 5, 2026

“The ramifications over America’s gunboat diplomacy are likely to be more influential within Latin America,” Capital Economics’ Neil Shearing says in commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 4, 2026

And Mr Shearing pointed to high production among OPEC+ countries, saying the world is currently "not suffering from a shortage of oil".

From BBC Jan. 4, 2026

Shearing ewe or gimmer, Double-toothed ewe or Teg, Yill gimmer.

From A Treatise on Sheep: The Best Means for their Improvement, General Management, and the Treatment of their Diseases. by Blacklock, Ambrose

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