penny

Example Sentences

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That was a penny under Thursday’s year-to-date high of $4.56.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The company also announced two shareholder-friendly changes: an $80 billion share buyback plan and an increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend from one penny a share to 25 cents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Economists Ryan Kellogg and Rich Sweeney estimate that the law raises East Coast gasoline prices by about a penny and a half per gallon on average, costing drivers roughly $770 million a year.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Liam Rosenior's thoughts would have been worth a lot more than a penny as Chelsea's triumphant players took the acclaim of their supporters inside Wembley after reaching the FA Cup final.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

“That so? Well, your friend Tom Perry will make a pretty penny, too. I’ll be over at Beverly for the auction. I’ll ask about him.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham