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That being said, good quality sneakers can cost you a pretty penny, so On Cloud shoes aren’t exactly budget-friendly.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Cale Makar’s new deal in 2027 will cost a pretty penny, too.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Tickets for any match in any city will cost you a pretty penny at this point in the tournament, but seats for the final will set you back a staggering amount—likely about five figures for Category 1 tickets, according to the New York Times, and that doesn’t even account for travel or lodging.
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Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Even more special than donut peaches are donut nectarines, so expect to pay a pretty penny for those as well.
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Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Cale Makar’s new deal in 2027 will cost a pretty penny, too.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Tickets for any match in any city will cost you a pretty penny at this point in the tournament, but seats for the final will set you back a staggering amount—likely about five figures for Category 1 tickets, according to the New York Times, and that doesn’t even account for travel or lodging.
—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Even more special than donut peaches are donut nectarines, so expect to pay a pretty penny for those as well.
—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for a pretty penny
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“A pretty penny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20pretty%20penny. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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