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Death to Pennies
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Why Why posted on 2013/04/06Ever wondered why we still use pennies when they cost more to make than they're worth? This video dives into the fascinating history and economics of the Lincoln Penny, exploring why policymakers might want to ditch this tiny coin! You'll pick up practical vocabulary related to currency and policy while learning about a fun piece of U.S. cultural history.
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buy
US /baɪ/
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UK /baɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To believe something; accept
- To get something by paying money for it
- Noun
- Something you pay for
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More money
US /ˈmʌni/
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UK /'mʌnɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Coins or notes we use to pay for things
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More near
US /nɪr/
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UK /nɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Being close in time; happening soon
- Being similar to something
- Adverb
- Closely related or associated
- Close by; at a short distance.
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More time
US /taɪm/
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UK /taɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Speed at which music is played; tempo
- Point as shown on a clock, e.g. 3 p.m
- Transitive Verb
- To check speed at which music is performed
- To choose a specific moment to do something
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