buck

Example Sentences

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A “no” bet returns a buck and change.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s your signature that goes on the return, so at the end of the day, the buck stops with you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

It sure looked like closely guarded national security information was being used to make a quick buck.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The biggest bang for your buck, she said, isn’t in individual assistant-type agents that, say, help write emails.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"Let me guess, a dollar," I replied, as usual, digging into my pocket for a buck.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds