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
“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
“What I hope is not the case is that the almighty dollar drives the day.”
From New York Times ● Aug. 6, 2021
The old major's love for the almighty dollar was the cause.
From Dangers of the Trail in 1865 A Narrative of Actual Events by Patterson, H. DeF.
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