sterling
Prononciation : [/ˈstɜɹlɪŋ/]
Mot
Contexte : « quality »
(adjective) being extremely good or valuable. If something is described as sterling, it means it is top-notch or excellent.
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She received a promotion for her sterling work performance.
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The service at the restaurant was not sterling; it was quite disappointing.
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What qualities make this product sterling?
Contexte : « currency »
(noun) the basic unit of money in Great Britain, or the British pound. Sterling is used as a way to refer to British currency or money.
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She exchanged her dollars for British sterling before traveling to London.
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He didn't have any sterling left for his trip to England.
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How much sterling should I bring for shopping in the UK?
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