nickels and 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
Multiple reports now find those centers shuttering as shoppers return fewer bottles, apparently deeming the nickels and dimes not worth their time.
From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2023
"I was down to days. I was finding quarters and nickels and dimes, and I'd use that to get to the next moment," Fox said.
From Salon • May 12, 2023
Unified schools, which requires “a lot of moving nickels and dimes around,” Austin said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2022
Her cart wasn’t as nice as the gift shop, but she was toothless and happy to get our nickels and dimes.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
