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The Dell Technologies founder sold $1.2 billion worth of his shares in the company on June 27, reducing his stake by 3% but adding a pretty penny to his bank account.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
The milestone cost him a pretty penny: $20,000 out of his own pocket.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 24 June 2025
While dining anywhere in New York City can cost a pretty penny, some of my favorite affordable options are also in Times Square, and their diversity showcases the global influence of the city’s cuisine.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Matchmaking services do cost quite a pretty penny, with some packages reaching as high as six figures.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
The milestone cost him a pretty penny: $20,000 out of his own pocket.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 24 June 2025
While dining anywhere in New York City can cost a pretty penny, some of my favorite affordable options are also in Times Square, and their diversity showcases the global influence of the city’s cuisine.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Matchmaking services do cost quite a pretty penny, with some packages reaching as high as six figures.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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