: penny—used for emphasis in negative constructions
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As part of this singularly unconventional deal, CBS pays not a red cent for the privilege of covering the tourney, and while that leaves as much as $125 million in rights fees on the table, Augusta more than makes up for that by way of the gate, merch and concessions.—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Meaning, thanks to Trump, Santos’ victims won’t be getting one red cent.—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025 And to cities that stand by while rioters destroy transportation infrastructure — don’t expect a red cent from DOT, either.—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025