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But beyond costing a pretty penny, there are environmental and climate concerns with dumping all that organic material into the landfill.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Luxury sweets may cost a pretty penny, but giving your host a free pass to be a bit stingy with them?
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Harry Styles reportedly spent a pretty penny on his fiancée Zoë Kravitz‘s engagement ring.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Outdoor coffee tables come in handy when hosting but can cost a pretty penny.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Luxury sweets may cost a pretty penny, but giving your host a free pass to be a bit stingy with them?
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Harry Styles reportedly spent a pretty penny on his fiancée Zoë Kravitz‘s engagement ring.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Outdoor coffee tables come in handy when hosting but can cost a pretty penny.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
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“A pretty penny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20pretty%20penny. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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