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

With prices for everything from groceries to gas climbing, Americans are pinching pennies and making hard choices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"These families might not have two pennies to rub together but they still deserve a dignified life," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

We scoured the side of the road for discarded bottles to exchange for pennies when the glass man came around.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago