greenbacks

Example Sentences

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That points to this form of cryptocurrency as another possible alternative to greenbacks for international transactions.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Alas, greenbacks are hardly available to people such as Tamara Mendoza, 65, who lives in the working-class Valle district.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Among her financial coups was accumulating devalued U.S. currency, the original greenbacks, issued during the Civil War.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

The same is true of Canada, which Trump says he wants to turn into the 51st state since the place relies so much on American greenbacks anyway.

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2025

“How do we get rid of it—get greenbacks for it?”

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison