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pocket

[pok-it] / ˈpɒk ɪt /






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The sudden explosion of online sports betting bespeaks a nation of young men looking for ways to pocket cash for no work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Lanning said she and other teachers frequently buy classroom materials out of pocket, but healthcare costs severely restrict their ability to continue to do so.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Paying off the $2 million loan would put more cash in your pocket each month — potentially $300,000 a year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

"I had $300 in my pocket," he recounts.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Then she fished in her pocket, took out the compass, and pushed it across the table towards him.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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