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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a penny of" is not commonly used in written English and may not be correct in most contexts.
It could be used in a context discussing value or cost, but it is generally not standard.
Example: "I wouldn't pay a penny of my savings for that old car."
Alternatives: "a cent of" or "a dime of".
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Moore didn't want a penny of it.
It does not earn a penny of interest.
Not a penny of this tax goes to environmental issues.
Of course, she didn't get a penny of that income.
And all without a penny of public money.
They do not receive a penny of federal subsidies.
But he will never see a penny of it.
But Mr. Goodfellow will never see a penny of it.
He has made it clear that he will not pay a penny of the cost.
She couldn't, of course touch a penny of the money in trust.
I stopped smoking three years ago and I've never seen a penny of it.
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