penny

Example Sentences

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The trainer of a horse which has equalled the UK racing record for longest-priced winner says he "never had a penny on" his winner.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Unlike in Europe and the U.K., prices were slowly rising, with often the difference of less than a penny between weeks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Olaplex effectively has been a penny stock since the start of 2023—shares were trading just under $10 at the time Barron’s recommended them.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

It reminds me of when I went to Catholic school and you’d go shopping for school clothes at the Bass outlet and they’d have walls and walls of penny loafers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“Because we gobble up all the nasty little insects that are gobbling up all the farmer’s crops. It helps enormously, and we ourselves don’t charge a penny for our services.”

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl