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Such workers believe they are pocketing more money, but unfortunately, too many do not know about the nature of withholding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

"It's not too surprising that as wine investors have turned their attention from buying bottles of Bordeaux to bottles of Burgundy over the past decade, so billionaires are pocketing the domaines themselves," says Mr Ashworth.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2020

For all one knows, employers are pocketing the savings.

From Washington Post • Jun. 26, 2015

The league’s 32 franchises are worth $1.43 billion on average, up 23%, and owners are pocketing record profits to the tune of $53 million per club last season.

From Forbes • Aug. 20, 2014

And do you expect me to turn my back on 35 per cent when all the rest are pocketing what they can, like sensible men?

From Mrs. Warren's Profession by Shaw, Bernard