dime

Example Sentences

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Electrospray thrusters are tiny rocket engines, roughly the size of a dime.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Flagged transactions made on the public dime include beer-can coolers in Daytona Beach, stuffed flounder in Elizabeth City, N.C., and Costco groceries in Connecticut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Though many corporations are seeking refunds for the tariffs, consumers are unlikely to see a dime of it.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Pleased with his success, he already had his third dime on the table and waited for one last game to claim his silver dollar.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool