Example Sentences
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Burnley's top brass were more ambitious in the markets, signing experienced players such as Kyle Walker, but one look at Armando Broja's injury record should have told them to keep their £20m in their pocket.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Middleton spent $2.3 million, almost all out of his own pocket, outpacing the second most prolific candidate by more than $700,000.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Out of pocket, Delpino chased the Prince of Wales for decades, but got the royal brushoff.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
For most of these products, consumers have to pay out of pocket.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The man took a piece of paper from his hip pocket and consulted it.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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