pennies

Example Sentences

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“Refineries cost a lot of money and essentially make pennies on the dollar,” said Ed Hirs, an energy economist in Houston.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Exxon Mobil lived through it when Hugo Chávez nationalized its projects in 2007 and spent years in international arbitration recovering pennies on the dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

He walked heavily to the counter and stood jiggling the two pennies, the nickel, and the dime in his palm.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers