loose change
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In other words, the Dodgers got Skubal for what essentially amounts to the loose change found underneath the desk in team owner Mark Walter’s office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
They whirl, bounce, and collide within their confined space like loose change shaking violently in a machine, moving so quickly and unpredictably that standard scientific tools have struggled to track them.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 19, 2026
Disney’s respective 70 percent purchase of Fubo stakes was meant to toss some loose change, make the suit go away, and keep Disney focused on its in-house sports missions.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2025
"The time and energy spent to leave a good review probably helps the business more in the long term than any loose change could."
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2024
Alex insisted on giving Gallien his watch, his comb, and what he said was all his money: eighty-five cents in loose change.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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