Homonyms
1. The big banks have been accused of exploiting small firms.
2. I need to go to the bank at lunchtime.
3. I had to take out a bank loan to start my own business.
4. By the time we reached the opposite bank, the boat was sinking fast.
5. These flowers generally grow on river banks and near streams.
6. A dark bank of cloud loomed on the horizon.
7. She banked £500 in tips that day!
8. I used to bank with Lloyd's.
9. We felt the plane bank steeply as it changed direction.
10. The snow had banked up in the corner of the garden.
11. We banked up the fire (= put more coal on it) to keep it
burning all night.
12. Top prices in recent bank acquisitions have been for about twice book value.
13.. The bank assets at year end 2009 were 25% lower than at year end 2008.
14. Bank bills are traded in the money markets in the same way as trade bills, except that the rate of discount is smaller.
15. The final bill for the overdraft, interest, and bank charges was
$16,000.
16 The company's bank debt and other loans were all paid off
early.
17. The money was paid by bank giro credit.
18. The overnight bank lending rate remained unchanged at 5%.
19. "Do you think she'll come?" "I wouldn't bank on it."
20. You can bank on my support.
21. Will a bank overdraft affect my credit rating?
22. US Federal Reserve officials are relying on interest paid on
bank reserves to help stem inflation once the economy stabilizes.
23. You will then need to prepare a bank reconciliation, using your latest statement.
24. Last week, a California-based bank became the largest bank
to fail in two decades after a bank run depleted its deposits.
25. Our bank trust department has experienced professionals who will help you sort out your family's financial life.