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pocketing

American

[pok-i-ting] / ˈpɒk ɪ tɪŋ /

noun

any of various fabrics for making the insides of pockets.

Etymology

Origin of pocketing

First recorded in 1605–15; pocket + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Market makers on prediction sites both buy and sell contracts, making money by pocketing the spread in prices between contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

In 2017, she sold the company, pocketing about $12 million, but her vision continued to animate OneTaste.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

The company posted more than $77 billion in total sales last year, pocketing roughly $2 billion in net profit.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

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

“Yeah, thanks for the heads-up on that,” Tori said, pocketing her phone.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

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