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Since the musician has a hefty legal team, experts have estimated the price tag for his eight-week trial and months of pretrial motions and preparations will cost him a pretty penny.
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Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
Fenton And Murano Glass That glassware that Grandma so proudly displayed may now be worth a pretty penny.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
Even for serious Swoosh-brand devotees, Nike’s sneaker offerings can cost a pretty penny, but the iconic shoe brand has also continued to unveil a number of trendy, high-quality shoe styles for those working on a tight footwear budget.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
And while this one is a pretty penny at around $335, this scent has earned its permanent spot in my collection, and possibly yours too.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 May 2025
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Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
Fenton And Murano Glass That glassware that Grandma so proudly displayed may now be worth a pretty penny.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
Even for serious Swoosh-brand devotees, Nike’s sneaker offerings can cost a pretty penny, but the iconic shoe brand has also continued to unveil a number of trendy, high-quality shoe styles for those working on a tight footwear budget.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
And while this one is a pretty penny at around $335, this scent has earned its permanent spot in my collection, and possibly yours too.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 May 2025
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“A pretty penny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20pretty%20penny. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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