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

That’s roughly a penny to earn 99 cents if you are right.

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

“I like to dance,” Laney repeated as she took another penny from the cup and tried to scrub it clean with the hem of her jacket.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser