pinch pennies

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Many shoppers are waiting until Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and Cyber Monday, November 28, to pounce on potentially better deals as they pinch pennies, retail executives said on conference calls this week.

From Reuters

“While there’s no silver bullet to supreme savings on this global commodity, a gas app can help you pinch pennies,” NerdWallet wrote in an article ranking the five best gas apps.

From Seattle Times

"I just want to be able to live a normal life, not having to pinch pennies at the end of every month," Hende said.

From Reuters

“With inflation at gas pumps and supermarkets forcing Americans to pinch pennies, rising violent crime spreading fear, and public schools pushing racial and sexual indoctrination, most voters say it’s time for a change in Washington,” wrote New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin.

From Washington Times

Gerry Toranzo, a nurse and a Republican in Chicago, blames Biden for being forced to pinch pennies by taking steps like driving slower to conserve gas after prices have skyrocketed during his administration.

From Seattle Times