hard cash

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At least the latter pay their way in cold, hard cash.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

To lure top AI talent, startups are turning to cold, hard cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He wants cold hard cash, plus a couple of private islands, planes and ultra-luxury yachts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Pyongyang has also moved to revive inbound tourism to earn much-needed hard cash, developing lavish coastal and mountain resorts.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Tumm,’ says he, ‘you got any clear idea o’ how much hard cash they is lyin’ right there on that plain deal table in this here very kitchen you is in?’

From Every Man for Himself by Duncan, Norman