dimes

Example Sentences

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“We have to do a better job to find those pennies out there—those pennies, nickels and dimes to save and not turn the lights on until you need to,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The bags contain dimes, quarters and half dollars.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

Penix dropping Heisman-esque dimes in Vegas didn’t surprise anyone.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2023

They say the changes will only boost hourly wages by a few nickels and dimes, and the overall daily pay by just a few dollars.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2023

He tucked it into his shirt pocket and sent pennies, nickels, and dimes skidding across the floor as he concentrated on quarters.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein