pawned

Example Sentences

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Kilroe, being the veteran executive he was, did the obvious: He pawned the request onto someone else.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

Migrants pawned their jewelry to pay for passage or brought their treasure to new lands.

From National Geographic • Jan. 11, 2024

On 2 September, she pawned three of his rings for £200, the court heard.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023

Chobe has sold or pawned off just about everything in his tattered home and is reduced to his underwear.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2023

The rings were pawned for a hundred and fifty dollars.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote