hard cash

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Young tech companies once might have complemented lower salaries with generous equity packages, but now they’re turning to cold hard cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

On Sunday there is nothing at stake other than likes, shares, broadcast ratings and cold, hard cash.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

I can't turn my abilities into hard cash at par . .

From Three Plays by Granville-Barker The Marrying of Ann Leete; The Voysey Inheritance; Waste by Granville-Barker, Harley