Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But they would have put money in my pocket, added experience to my résumé and helped me build skills employers value.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Even so, he calculated, “Covered CA enrollees are paying 36% higher net premiums on average this year, along with a 17% average increase in out of pocket costs.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
A man caught fire at Melbourne international airport in November 2025 after a lithium power bank in his pocket ignited, leaving him with burns to his leg and fingers.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Middleton spent $2.3 million, almost all out of his own pocket, outpacing the second most prolific candidate by more than $700,000.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Dad pulls his much smaller roll of money from his pocket and peels a twenty from it.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
![]()