pennies

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Jones Act waivers trim pennies, though permanent repeal may cause more fundamental changes, such as reduced rail and truck transport of all goods, which could lower costs, emissions and infrastructure damage associated with cargo transportation.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

The governor’s office expected that the pied-à-terre tax would produce $500 million, pennies compared with the estimated revenue of Mamdani’s previous proposals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Besides, being broke and having to pinch pennies in college is a rite of passage, right?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

“Yes. But no pennies today. When I set you down you must hold on to my leg. Don’t let go, no matter what. A new game, see?”

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord