dime

Example Sentences

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Television shows built around name-brand comics are a dime a dozen.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

We should probably clarify that the dime saved is theirs, not yours.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Since then, the theory was confirmed, as the lower border stopped multiple intraday rallies, while the brief surge last week was stopped on a dime at the upper border.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

From Champions League toe-pokes to swivelling on a dime in baggy blaugrana, the Ballon d'Or winner's very presence was enough to tune in for.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The fare was a dollar, so I thought ten cents was exactly right and gave the driver my dime with a little flourish and a smile.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath