Example Sentences
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“It’s not burning a hole in our pocket at all,” Dimon said of the firm’s capital.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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
Fortunately, I have the means to pay for my medical expenses out of pocket.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
The weight of a few coins clinks in my pocket; I shrug on my coat, slipping through the parlor and out the front door.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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