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The last minted pennies are about to be auctioned off and signs are the coins will bring – excuse the expression – a pretty penny.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
These mid-century modern drinking vessels feature a cane-like design plated in 22 karat gold and retail for a pretty penny on resale websites.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
From ski passes and travel to gear and lodging, a fun weekend getaway can cost a pretty penny.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The Ovechkin puck would likely garner a pretty penny, if not now, then sometime in the future, as no other active NHL player is sniffing around 700 career goals.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
These mid-century modern drinking vessels feature a cane-like design plated in 22 karat gold and retail for a pretty penny on resale websites.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
From ski passes and travel to gear and lodging, a fun weekend getaway can cost a pretty penny.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The Ovechkin puck would likely garner a pretty penny, if not now, then sometime in the future, as no other active NHL player is sniffing around 700 career goals.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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 15 Dec. 2025.
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