Example Sentences
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“It’s the fastest way to degrade your loyalty and satisfaction among the people who are traveling with you, because they feel like they’re being nickeled and dimed,” Taylor told me.
From Slate ● May 12, 2026
Marina thought there was inadequate medical oversight, and said the program "nickeled and dimed" her for additional services, like physicians' visits, that she thought would be included.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2023
“I can’t think of a worse business – high fixed costs, commodity product, worsening service, alienated customers sick of being nickeled and dimed for every amenity.”
From Reuters ● Sep. 9, 2022
“It does seem people feel they are being nickeled and dimed on paperwork,” Mr. Brown said.
From New York Times ● Nov. 13, 2017
Attractively covered with best imitation leather, and metal parts are highly nickeled.
From Kodaks and Kodak Supplies 1914 by Canadian Kodak Company
