- plural of penny.
pennies
Example Sentences
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The repair cost him pennies, much less than what the appliance manufacturer would have charged, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
I’ve also heard from various people telling me their whole financial picture, down to the pennies in their accounts, and the ins and outs of their divorces, estate fights and bad relationships with financial professionals.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
"There are so many people struggling to get by. Some months, we are really scraping the pennies and it can be difficult."
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
The other explanation is it’s a cash grab made for pennies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
A few pennies and dimes were on the floor, but the quarters, the nickels, the five-dollar bill, and all of the single dollars were gone.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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