Example Sentences

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola doesn't believe his squad deserves any of the £97m prize money their club will pocket by winning the Club World Cup this summer.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

If the Bruins finish in the top 50 in total defense during Lynn’s first season with the team, Lynn will pocket a $25,000 bonus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2023

This weekend’s winner at Bedminster will pocket $4 million, the last-place golfer will take home $120,000, and no golfer will be cut for high scores.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2022

Sadly, that’s not much help for savers, as financial institutions will pocket most of any increase themselves.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2021

Most are suspicious that Irene will pocket loose change or a pen or keys or whatever.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon