pennies

Example Sentences

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Builders are pinching pennies to maintain profits in a stagnant housing market, choosing lower-end fixtures and synthetic over natural materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

After the initial investment is made, "it's going to be pennies per shot," the designer said.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

On Friday the situation changed, pennies started to drop.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

I’m loath to close up shop and sell off the pieces of my life’s work as scrap for pennies on the dollar, but at this point, I see no other option.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

In Evan's case, he also appreciated the little things, like ladybugs and lucky pennies and the clouds on a rainy day.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi