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Meanings of Banks in English

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

Small containers for holding coins.

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Examples for "money box"
Examples for "money box"
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At home, Huw rook some money out of the money box.
Two lives
2
She opened her money box and walked down to the supermarket.
Coraline
3
Your money box must be bursting, for you've been hoarding up for ages.
The Youngest Girl in the Fifth: A School Story
4
The brand is the key to the money box.
The reach of a chef: beyond the kitchen
5
On the desk there was an ashtray crammed with cigar butts, and a minstrel money box.
Death Trance
Usage of Banks in English
1
Source Material said Banks did not answer its questions about the shareholdings.
The Guardian
2
He said he had spoken to Ms Banks, both today and yesterday.
Radio NZ
3
Dr Phelps has already confirmed she knew about Ms Banks' intentions beforehand.
News.com.au
4
Remember how she used to sing 'The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond'?
The Martian Chronicles
5
Photo: AFP Banks made his money through his ownership of insurance companies.
Radio NZ
6
Cyrus Vance, the Manhattan district attorney, said: Banks occupy positions of trust.
The Guardian
7
Let us be clear: the resolution of the banks' difficulties involves risk.
The Irish Times
8
Many banks received government money last year as the financial crisis deepened.
Reuters
9
Europe is full of good banks, Finnish Finance Minister Jyrki Katainen said.
Reuters
10
However, positive results from Commerzbank gave a lift to banks across Europe.
Reuters
11
The banks' recent run of good form came to an end today.
The Irish Times
12
Bank equities remain under pressure, however, with particular tensions surrounding Italian banks.
The Guardian
13
Darling called for far greater urgency in dealing with the banks' problems.
Reuters
14
Moreover, if market conditions improve, banks may decide to leave the scheme.
Reuters
15
A related issue is how much power state authorities have over banks.
Reuters
16
Banks, however, says there is some hope for organic nosh this year.
The Guardian
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United States of America
Common
Ireland
Common
New Zealand
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