Example Sentences

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Many families in higher-income brackets who receive less money are socking it away for things like a family trip, school supplies or Christmas gifts.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2021

Health insurance costs are socking the individually insured statewide.

From Washington Times • May 8, 2017

It’s extremely rich corporations that are socking it to both the very poor in Puerto Rico and to middle-class Americans,” said Denis.

From The Guardian • Dec. 1, 2015

Along with missing out on tax benefits, parents who are socking away funds in traditional savings accounts may lose out on potential growth from investing in stocks, bonds and other assets through 529 plans.

From US News • May 20, 2015

"I think a lot of people are socking it away because they can't imagine it ever being this way again," say Mr Potts.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2014