dollars-and-cents
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of dollars-and-cents
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Startups have long commanded lofty valuations that have generally been less rooted in the strict dollars-and-cents metrics investors use to evaluate publicly traded companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
The lower-paid actors who make up the vast bulk of the profession are facing simple dollars-and-cents threats to their livelihoods.
From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2023
Neither side will provide dollars-and-cents details about their negotiations.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2022
This single question would drown out any serious, bread-and-butter, dollars-and-cents matters on the ballot.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2021
Dollars and Cents Value Since the first publication of "The Selling Process" thousands of enthusiastic readers of the book have voluntarily borne witness to its practical, dollars-and-cents value to them in their daily work.
From Certain Success by Hawkins, Norval A.
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