pelf

Example Sentences

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It borrowed until it couldn't borrow anymore to pay for a slew of programs, public employee pensions and other pelf it couldn't afford.

From US News • May 26, 2016

Charlie followed as a glazier, repaired the windows, reaped comedy pelf.

From Time Magazine Archive

Marks's organization man is anybody who will not rock the boat, either from fear of being noticed or hope of future pelf.

From Time Magazine Archive

They may talk as they please about what they call pelf, And how one ought never to think of one's self, And how pleasures of thought surpass eating and drinking.

From Time Magazine Archive

There is the barrier strong," she said, "Of pedigree, and place, and pelf.

From The Cornflower, and Other Poems by Blewett, Jean