coppers

Example Sentences

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Mette, who has been with the department for 18 years, told "young coppers" they have a "long way to go."

From Fox News • Oct. 21, 2021

“You want to say `I know all these coppers, I know all these things?’

From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2020

Its conclusion, following a public consultation, was that the £50 note and coppers should all remain, and that the mix of notes and coins in circulation should be unchanged "for years to come".

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2019

Harriet presses Lord Peter to leave it to the coppers, but her spouse can’t resist a case.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2017

One night it would be Vayon Poole, and the talk would be coppers and bread stores and servants.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin