leu
noun
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plural lei\ ˈlā
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Definition of leu
the basic monetary unit of Moldova and Romania — see Money Table
Examples of leu in a Sentence
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Any couple who could stay sober for six months would receive a cash prize of 1,000 leu ($240) and jobs. — Madeline Roache / Puhoi, Time, "'You’re Not a Person if You Don’t Drink.' How This Tiny European Country Developed the World's Worst Drinking Problem," 29 Aug. 2019 Together the price of the rugs was 4,800 leu, which was less than buying them online. — New York Times, "On the Rug Route in Romania, Kilims and an Enduring Culture," 4 May 2018 The leu, which was eastern Europe’s star performer until Tudose’s surprise departure, was 0.4 percent weaker against the euro Tuesday, trimming this year’s gain to 0.3 percent. — Bloomberg.com, "More From The Financial Web," 16 Jan. 2018 The service will begin on at 11AM on February 17,2018 at Robinson Lytle Funeral Home, Indiana PA.In leu of flowers, please donate to Fisher House, an organization that helps military families. — Sun-Sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 2/16," 16 Feb. 2018 The service will begin on at 11AM on February 17,2018 at Robinson Lytle Funeral Home, Indiana PA.In leu of flowers, please donate to Fisher House, an organization that helps military families. — Orlando Sentinel, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Deaths in Central Florida: 2/16," 16 Feb. 2018 Despite the political tensions, Romania’s leu has gained 0.7 percent against the euro in 2018 as the central bank unexpectedly raised interest rates for the first time in a decade and signaled more increases to come. — Andra Timu, Bloomberg.com, "Romanian Government Falls as Premier Loses Feud With Party Boss," 15 Jan. 2018 The leu, which had been under pressure, gained after the announcement. — Andra Timu, Bloomberg.com, "Romania Targets Longer-Lasting Government With New Premier Pick," 17 Jan. 2018 Repaying investors in euros will cost an increasing amount of Romanian leu if the rollback of ECB bond-buying drives the euro higher. — Mike Bird, WSJ, "ECB Taper Promises to Set Off Ripples Across Many Markets," 22 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'leu.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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