nickels

Example Sentences

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“I would argue it’s like picking up nickels in front of a bulldozer,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Going from a bulky commercial hydrogen sensor to a smart device about the size of a stack of three nickels was a technical challenge like that of any consumer-health wearable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

He also thinks the government savings from not producing pennies will be offset by the need for more nickels, which are worth five cents but cost nearly 14 cents to make.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

“We don’t take those wooden nickels anymore,” he said.

From Salon • Oct. 28, 2025

It was used, the color of nickels, and there was a small stain on the passenger seat that Linda guessed was melted lipstick.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway