pawned

Example Sentences

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Kilroe, being the veteran executive he was, did the obvious: He pawned the request onto someone else.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

It was named for Barney Pressman, who in 1923 pawned his wife’s ring, at her encouragement, for $500 to buy the lease of a small store on Seventh Avenue and 17th Street in Manhattan.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2024

Migrants pawned their jewelry to pay for passage or brought their treasure to new lands.

From National Geographic • Jan. 11, 2024

She told the BBC she had previously pawned two chains and two bracelets due to rising prices.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2023

But they’ve never pawned the toaster or anything of mine.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle