penny

Example Sentences

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That was a penny under Thursday’s year-to-date high of $4.56.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Economists Ryan Kellogg and Rich Sweeney estimate that the law raises East Coast gasoline prices by about a penny and a half per gallon on average, costing drivers roughly $770 million a year.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Adjusted earnings came to 70 cents a share, at the top end of its guidance and beating analyst forecasts by a penny, according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Liam Rosenior's thoughts would have been worth a lot more than a penny as Chelsea's triumphant players took the acclaim of their supporters inside Wembley after reaching the FA Cup final.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The second, Burton Prater, held out his hand, where an ugly penny sat in his palm.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi