pennies

Example Sentences

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And, finally, you were — by your own account — aware that you would receive pennies on the dollar.

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

After the initial investment is made, "it's going to be pennies per shot," the designer said.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Added to the two pennies Maybeth and James had picked up earlier, Dicey figured that they were only twenty-one cents out of pocket for food.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt