nest egg

Example Sentences

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You see his demands, from where I’m sitting, as entitlement because he fails to understand that your nest egg did not come easy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"The market needs stability and savers need to feel encouraged to build a nest egg."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Let’s put that in perspective: If you have $1 million saved, healthcare costs alone could consume more than one-third of your entire nest egg.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Postponing retirement isn’t an option for everyone, but for those who can, it’s a great way to pad your nest egg.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

He received a large sum for his service in the Congo, a decent nest egg you might say, but have I seen it?

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver