coffers
Example Sentences
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The black market for irregularly mined gold represents millions of dollars that would have otherwise ended up in the Ivorian state's coffers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Profits generated by the canal are also vital for government coffers, providing 20 cents of every dollar it collects in revenue, representing more than $3 billion annually.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
He has received so much money from hopeful investors that Strategy is now the world’s largest Bitcoin holder, with about 650,000 BTC in its coffers.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
Gazprom publicly became the IBA’s financial backer, filling its coffers with tens of millions of dollars.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
Helen lingered near the deep coffers filled with gowns, her own handiwork.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
