pennies

Example Sentences

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And, finally, you were — by your own account — aware that you would receive pennies on the dollar.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Jones Act waivers trim pennies, though permanent repeal may cause more fundamental changes, such as reduced rail and truck transport of all goods, which could lower costs, emissions and infrastructure damage associated with cargo transportation.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

The governor’s office expected that the pied-à-terre tax would produce $500 million, pennies compared with the estimated revenue of Mamdani’s previous proposals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

One round dollar, two quarters, two dimes, and three pennies.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon