pennies

Example Sentences

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“Refineries cost a lot of money and essentially make pennies on the dollar,” said Ed Hirs, an energy economist in Houston.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Another small market has incredible herbs for pennies.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

And, finally, you were — by your own account — aware that you would receive pennies on the dollar.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

"I have to count pennies and everything has to be accounted for," she says.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

We began to put pennies aside toward a radio of our own.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom