pennies

Example Sentences

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As it was a timber LLC based on large quantities of land, it had previously been agreed that if you exited, you would receive pennies on the dollar per acre.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

In a recent investor call, the company said that it was still feeling the pain of Americans pinching pennies, along with plummeting prices for barrels it sells to other spirit makers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

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

If you're counting the pennies, the famous Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare is a magnet.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The grocery store was where women gathered to socialize, and children came along hoping for a few pennies for a treat.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell