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

We've never spent a penny on trying to drive people to games.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

That’s roughly a penny to earn 99 cents if you are right.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

“I found this wheat penny in the boards. They’re good luck, you know.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt