Bok

American

[bok] / bɒk /

noun

Edward William, 1863–1930, U.S. editor and writer, born in the Netherlands.

Bok British

/ bɒk /

noun

short for Springbok

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Kale and bok choy with their cool, lacquered leaves.

From Salon

The BOK also raised its growth projections for Asia’s fourth-largest economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

The BOK expects inflation to average 2.2% this year and 2.0% next year, versus its previous projections of 2.1% and 2.0%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal

Easing inflation also gives the BOK scope to stay on hold.

From The Wall Street Journal

Initial talks on Friday were said to have been positive, “however Iran is still not giving much as far as regards their ballistic missile programs,” Dennis Kissler of BOK Financial says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

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