pelf
Example Sentences
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It borrowed until it couldn't borrow anymore to pay for a slew of programs, public employee pensions and other pelf it couldn't afford.
From US News ● May 26, 2016
Marks's organization man is anybody who will not rock the boat, either from fear of being noticed or hope of future pelf.
From Time Magazine Archive
With a slight fraction of this pelf he combed sandlot, high school, college, obscure league; purchased the economical services of several bright-faced lads; settled to the business of developing another winning team.
From Time Magazine Archive
But the fight was untainted because they were all honorable men who play golf for glory and not for pelf.
From Time Magazine Archive
While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
From Amusing Prose Chap Books by Various
Vocabulary lists containing pelf
Selection Vocabulary 1, Unit 1
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Selection Vocabulary 3, Unit 1
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