pennies

Example Sentences

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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

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

She added: "You have to look at the pennies and see how far they stretch and if they don't stretch, then what do you do?"

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Quite a few pennies found swept into the corner by Mr. Munch, the school's janitor.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds