press money
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of press money
First recorded in 1550–60
Example Sentences
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Suggestions that the U. S. was embarking on a wild era of printing press money were sternly repudiated.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Mr. Borah looked worried as the gentleman from Oklahoma droned on & on, about his favorite theme: printing press money.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Nothing, sir, but that he will not take press money.
From Locrine/Mucedorus by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
So, taking a cavalier from a man's hand, she performed the exercise with such dexterity that they wondered, whereupon she said—"Press no man, but give me press money and I will go myself."
From Amusing Prose Chap Books by Various
The wealthy man tried to press money upon both Penny and Salt, who smilingly refused to accept it.
From Signal in the Dark by Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine)
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