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

Let’s also say the tower of pennies stays intact as you keep piling them higher and higher until they reach a million.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

“Yeah, it’s the river you have to cross to get to the underworld. You gotta put pennies in the ferryman’s hands to get you across it.”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon