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pittance

noun

ˈpi-tᵊn(t)s

Definition of pittance

as in dime

a very small sum of money the internship offers only a pittance for a salary, but it is a great opportunity to gain experience

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Recent Examples of pittance Actors have long complained that streaming residuals are a pittance compared to traditional broadcast and syndication residuals. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 May 2026 But that’s just a pittance of the overall burden. — Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026 Like most survey sites, YouGov pays a relative pittance for your opinions. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026 Afterward, the organizers told me her speaking fee was a pittance compared to that of a famous Latina author who demanded $25,000 for an hour-long chat. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pittance

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dime

Noun

As part of the yearlong celebration, the Mint is introducing one-year-only changes to familiar American coinage, including the circulating dime, quarter, and half dollar.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
Plus, Anarumo likes to deploy nickel and dime packages, which opens the door for more defensive backs to see the field.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of dime

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