greenbacks
Example Sentences
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Alas, greenbacks are hardly available to people such as Tamara Mendoza, 65, who lives in the working-class Valle district.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
Among her financial coups was accumulating devalued U.S. currency, the original greenbacks, issued during the Civil War.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
The country is running low on the greenbacks used for a big portion of purchases, and which many Venezuelans try to save as insurance against bolivar devaluation.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025
The same is true of Canada, which Trump says he wants to turn into the 51st state since the place relies so much on American greenbacks anyway.
From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2025
As Jones grabbed the stern of the boat and shoved it off, a grateful Booth thrust a fistful of Union greenbacks at Jones.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
