A strongerpound makes exports relatively more expensive and imports cheaper, reinforcing the current dependency on consumption.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The strongpound meant that it had to discount heavily on overseas sales to remain competitive.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
More than a quarter of firms blamed the strongerpound.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Definition of 'pound'
pound
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countable noun [num NOUN]
The pound is the unit of money which is used in the UK. It is represented by the symbol £.One UK pound is divided into a hundred pence. Some other countries, for example Egypt, also have a unit of money called a pound.
The pound is also used to refer to the UK currency system.
Definition of 'strong'
strong
(strɒŋ, US strɔːŋ) (strɒŋgəʳ, US strɔːŋgər) (strɒŋgɪst, US strɔːŋgɪst)Explore 'strong' in the dictionary
adjective
A strong currency, economy, or industry has a high value or is very successful.