pinch pennies

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: to practice strict economy

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But any big price jumps could hurt Americans already pinching pennies. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026 According to the Harris Poll, these top earners are pinching pennies just like many of their lower-income counterparts. — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Pinch pennies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinch%20pennies. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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