pennies

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Builders are pinching pennies to maintain profits in a stagnant housing market, choosing lower-end fixtures and synthetic over natural materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

After the initial investment is made, "it's going to be pennies per shot," the designer said.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The other two were already clearing the fender of pennies.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck