I. adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
currency
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Perhaps in two or three years we will have a convertible currency .
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There is still no mobile phone system, no credit cards and no convertible currency .
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He has argued for the introduction of a convertible currency parallel to the existing non-convertible rouble.
debt
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In respect of convertible debt , details of the date of redemption and the amount payable on redemption should be disclosed.
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Under present practice convertible debt is usually reported as a liability.
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Respondents are asked to indicate the method of accounting for convertible debt which they consider should be required.
sofa
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Accommodation 90 apartments with one bedroom plus lounge with two convertible sofas , cooking facilities, bathroom and terrace.
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The rooms are equipped with bathrooms and convertible sofas for parents who want to stay with their children.
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A one-bedroomed apartment for 3 with convertible sofa in the lounge.
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Drago Accommodation 261 rooms with bath/shower, terrace, kitchenette and lounge with convertible sofa .
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Tenbel Saver Accommodation Rooms allocated will have bath/shower, kitchenette and lounge with convertible sofa .
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One-bedroomed apartments for three with convertible sofa in the lounge plus an extra bed for a child under 11 available.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a convertible sofa bed
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My financial advisor suggested we invest in convertible preferred stock.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Fernando was waiting for her at the kerbside, leaning against his white convertible Mercedes.
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Nintendo, a video-games maker, pulled its issue of convertible bonds.
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The rooms are equipped with bathrooms and convertible sofas for parents who want to stay with their children.
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The X100 will come in both fixed-head and convertible versions.
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This is a convertible wall and can come down when the family wishes to entertain.
II. noun
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a 1965 Mustang convertible
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A convertible drove by, but it was white and a different make.
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During the winter months, those trying to sell convertibles have little in their favour.
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It was a 1937 Cord Phaeton convertible .
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Jaguar's classy convertibles start at £41,200, albeit with V12 power.
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Or, like Californians in a drought, should we perhaps raise the tops on our convertibles and welcome a little rain?
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Particular care needs to be exercised with securities such as convertibles and warrants.