pennies

Example Sentences

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Another small market has incredible herbs for pennies.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

As it was a timber LLC based on large quantities of land, it had previously been agreed that if you exited, you would receive pennies on the dollar per acre.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

"These are not just gentlemen thieves, confidently swindling us of a few pennies here and there," says Craig Rice, who heads up the CDA.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Jones Act waivers trim pennies, though permanent repeal may cause more fundamental changes, such as reduced rail and truck transport of all goods, which could lower costs, emissions and infrastructure damage associated with cargo transportation.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Quite a few pennies found swept into the corner by Mr. Munch, the school's janitor.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds