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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.—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 See All Example Sentences for a pretty penny