piggy

Example Sentences

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Lindberg treated the insurance companies as a “personal piggy bank,” prosecutors alleged, using some of the diverted sums to finance an extravagant lifestyle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"That just shows how pressed there are. Little insecure boys trying to piggy back off our event and try to put some news over top on us - not going to work," Paul said.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

So, of course, it’s not just that he’s arrogating the piggy bank to himself.

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2025

Higher prices for county-officiated civil wedding ceremonies and witness services may also force couples to break open their piggy banks.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

Behind the turtle, I drew Tobias as a big ugly pig in clothing that’s too tight, with a mean expression on his piggy face.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh