penny

Example Sentences

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The U.S. government recently retired the penny after two centuries because it had become too expensive to mint.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

“Ultimately you end up maybe making more from what we call penny profit … more in absolute dollars, but maybe the percent margin had to shrink,” Kempczinski said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The trainer of a horse which has equalled the UK racing record for longest-priced winner says he "never had a penny on" his winner.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That’s roughly a penny to earn 99 cents if you are right.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“A penny isn't nothing. It can be the start of something big,” she said.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty