almighty dollar
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of almighty dollar
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Example Sentences
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But for now, the allure of the almighty dollar remains.
From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024
A kidney stone of a year run by the almighty dollar.
From Salon • Dec. 28, 2023
“It’s all about the almighty dollar and all about productivity,” she said, “which is obviously not why most of us sign up to do the job.”
From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2023
“They are putting the value of the almighty dollar ahead of the value of older adults and people with disabilities,” Ms. Peschin said in an email.
From Washington Times • Apr. 11, 2022
The almighty dollar does not eclipse so large a field of her mental vision.
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