How to Use bullion in a Sentence

bullion

noun
  • That’s why many investors start with bullion coins.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Refined gold is still just bullion.
    — Bright Simons, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Then, there comes the question of what type of bullion to purchase.
    — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
  • On the bodice, the creature’s head and horn are formed with twisted tulle and gold bullion.
    — Laura Jacobs, WSJ, 10 May 2018
  • It's composed of cloth of gold, gold, silver and silk thread, silk, gold bullion fringe, and a gold clasp.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2023
  • Start adding gold and silver bullion to your portfolio now.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • In addition to bullion, many types of coins are available.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Flavors of dark red fruit, minestrone, bullion and red cherries.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 3 July 2022
  • Buying gold bullion from retailers is one way to get in on the action.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
  • As an enforcer, you might be given the task of guarding a truck full of gold bullion on its way to the bank.
    — Chris Kohler, WIRED, 18 June 2009
  • Victims are told to purchase gold bullion bars or bitcoin or to withdraw cash.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The bullion rose more than 3% to breach the $5,500 per ounce mark for the first time.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Another way would be to sell the bullion through gold markets and dealers.
    — CBS News, 24 Mar. 2022
  • For many films, Oscar gold has yielded lots of box office bullion.
    — Neil J. Young, The Week, 9 Feb. 2022
  • The jacket and skirt were also embroidered with gold bullion and pearl chains.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN, 2 May 2023
  • Savers with very deep pockets can get an off-grid bullion storage option (see main story).
    — William Baldwin, Forbes, 13 Apr. 2022
  • Coins and bullion items fetch prices much closer to their intrinsic value.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
  • The gain in gold prices came after bullion declined in nine of the past 10 sessions.
    — Hardika Singh, WSJ, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Even the world’s biggest central banks hoard bullion as a reserve asset.
    — Susanne Barton, Bloomberg.com, 27 June 2017
  • Sales taxes on purchases made with the bullion would still apply.
    — Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 12 May 2023
  • Now, of course, the high price of gold makes people more willing to part with gold jewelry and bullion coins.
    — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 17 Dec. 2025
  • Companies also place a markup on the costs from the bullion or coin dealer to turn a profit.
    — Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Shares in Newcrest, one of the world’s top bullion producers, are up 14% this year.
    — WSJ, 14 Feb. 2019
  • Heavy bullion fringe ringing the skirt of an upholstered chair, or velvet drapes, are both classic looks.
    — Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Smelters turned the heirlooms into bullion, swelling the supply and sending prices back to where the sprint began.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2020
  • The surge has reignited debate among investors over how much prices can rise after a blockbuster year for the bullion.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Central bank buying has been a key driver of bullion’s rally this year that sent prices to a record in May.
    — Nick Bartlett, Fortune, 7 July 2024
  • That said, gold bullion is not always a cost-effective investment.
    — Seychelle Thomas, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Central banks around the world have been consistent buyers, topping up their reserves with bullion in record amounts.
    — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The bed-frame options come with walnut wood-trim headboards, satin or velvet upholstery and bullion fringe around the base.
    — Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024

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