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At the time, he acknowledged to the Sun-Times that the city was getting short shrift in the deal: Are we getting a little nickel-and-dimed?
John Mulroe, Brian Doherty Fight For State Senate Seat In 10th District Will Guzzardi 2010
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At the time, he acknowledged to the Sun-Times that the city was getting short shrift in the deal: Are we getting a little nickel-and-dimed?
John Mulroe, Brian Doherty Fight For State Senate Seat In 10th District Will Guzzardi 2010
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Soft drinks, bottled waters, and specialties coffees like cappuccino and espresso served at Barista's bar or from the room minibar were complimentary, so we never felt nickel-and-dimed.
Dr. Irene S. Levine: Cruising the Mediterranean: A Speed Date on Oceania Marina Dr. Irene S. Levine 2011
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Soft drinks, bottled waters, and specialties coffees like cappuccino and espresso served at Barista's bar or from the room minibar were complimentary, so we never felt nickel-and-dimed.
Dr. Irene S. Levine: Cruising the Mediterranean: A Speed Date on Oceania Marina Dr. Irene S. Levine 2011
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Survey finds everyday cellphone users want control without being nickel-and-dimed: TechVi
As Mobile Data Grows, People Want Wireless Carriers To Buzz Off 2009
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Mr. Weeks says new management will cut out some of the extra charges so guests don't feel "nickel-and-dimed."
Keeping Chic in a Miami Storm Laura Landro 2010
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He nickel-and-dimed his way into cadet penal history—quite an impressive feat.
Hope Unseen Captain Scott M. Smiley 2010
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This woman lives in a very elaborate and carefully nickel-and-dimed fantasy land.
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Mr. Weeks says new management will cut out some of the extra charges so guests don't feel "nickel-and-dimed."
Keeping Chic in a Miami Storm Laura Landro 2010
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Mr. Weeks says new management will cut out some of the extra charges so guests don't feel "nickel-and-dimed."
Keeping Chic in a Miami Storm Laura Landro 2010
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