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treasury bill

☆ a short-term obligation of the U.S. Treasury, maturing in one year or less, bearing no interest and sold periodically on the open market on a discount basis

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treasury bill Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • purchase: This father's day to fill revenue shortfalls purchase only treasury bills.

Adjective modifier

  • only: This father's day to fill revenue shortfalls purchase only treasury bills.
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