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Melissa Epifano, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Fans of the champagne, colloquially known as Ace of Spades, know that a bottle can run you a pretty penny, with this luxe release being no different.
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The generator Stevenson uses to power parts of her home is costing her a pretty penny as well.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Adding a few statement pieces to make your living room pop doesn't have to cost you a pretty penny, especially not when Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days extravaganza is kicking off.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
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Melissa Epifano, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Fans of the champagne, colloquially known as Ace of Spades, know that a bottle can run you a pretty penny, with this luxe release being no different.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The generator Stevenson uses to power parts of her home is costing her a pretty penny as well.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Adding a few statement pieces to make your living room pop doesn't have to cost you a pretty penny, especially not when Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days extravaganza is kicking off.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
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“A pretty penny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20pretty%20penny. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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