pocketing

American

[pok-i-ting] / ˈpɒk ɪ tɪŋ /

noun

any of various fabrics for making the insides of pockets.

Etymology

Origin of pocketing

First recorded in 1605–15; pocket + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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And their efforts in Europe have ensured the Norwegian side enjoy a significant payday as they exit pocketing about £40m - almost as much as the current value of their entire squad.

From BBC

“Not bad for a beginner,” the sailing-school owner said, pocketing her money.

From Literature

Operation Midland eventually cost the Metropolitan Police some £2.5m, with Beech himself pocketing £20,000 in public money as compensation for injuries he never suffered but claimed were inflicted during the alleged abuse.

From BBC

Market makers on prediction sites both buy and sell contracts, making money by pocketing the spread in prices between contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal

The loan company told her she could get a percentage of her settlement up front in a lump sum, with the company pocketing the rest as profit.

From Los Angeles Times

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