kitty

Example Sentences

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"I think in a lot of cases, the money's all being pooled together as one household kitty to help meet whatever expenses the disabled child has," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Spending cash from the kitty is clean, clear and less dangerous if things go wrong.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

A public crowdfunding campaign raised bail money, but the kitty quickly ran dry, leaving many defendants stuck in high-security prisons awaiting trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 9, 2025

Could be lack of sleep from spending many midnight hours glued to weather apps while under a tornado watch, or worrying over my not-as-feral-as-she-used-to-be kitty who refuses to come inside during a storm.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2025

They reached into their own threadbare purses when the schoolroom kitty fell short.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly