penny

Example Sentences

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It’s a move he’s done for years, calculating what exactly he owes in taxes, and then going out of his way to make sure the government doesn’t get a penny more.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Olaplex effectively has been a penny stock since the start of 2023—shares were trading just under $10 at the time Barron’s recommended them.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

"Even one penny being owed is a significant amount," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“Every penny you spend, you feel guilty. You think, ‘I should be spending this on my loans.’”

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

I filled my bag with a dried bay leaf, a shiny new penny, a piece of pecan tree bark, and a handful of salt.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce