1
a
: gold or silver considered as so much metal
the bullion contained in a silver dollar
b
: metal in the mass
lead bullion
2
clothing
: lace, braid, or fringe of gold or silver threads
the bullion on his uniform
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The Trust's financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, with the valuation of gold bullion being a critical accounting policy.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Goldfinger uses it to smuggle bullion out of England, crossing the famous Furka Pass in Switzerland to reach his Auric Enterprises smelting plant, where the body panels will be melted down.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
Lately, much of the demand has come from central banks buying bullion like gangbusters—a bid to cut reliance on the greenback.
—Nick Rockel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
There was a rack dedicated to blazers, of which there were over two dozen, and naturally, there were plenty of J. Crew pieces — including a one-of-a-kind jacket made with real gold bullion and crystals priced at $100.
—Anna Kodé, New York Times, 5 June 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Goldfinger uses it to smuggle bullion out of England, crossing the famous Furka Pass in Switzerland to reach his Auric Enterprises smelting plant, where the body panels will be melted down.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
Lately, much of the demand has come from central banks buying bullion like gangbusters—a bid to cut reliance on the greenback.
—Nick Rockel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
There was a rack dedicated to blazers, of which there were over two dozen, and naturally, there were plenty of J. Crew pieces — including a one-of-a-kind jacket made with real gold bullion and crystals priced at $100.
—Anna Kodé, New York Times, 5 June 2024
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“Bullion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullion. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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bullion
noun
bul·lion
ˈbu̇l-yən 
: gold or silver especially in bars or blocks
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