How to Use small fortune in a Sentence
small fortune
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But a wardrobe full of the trendy brand would cost a small fortune.
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Dory Zayas,
SELF,
11 July 2024
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There’s no need to spend a small fortune, either.
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Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
12 Dec. 2025
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Yip stresses that art doesn’t have to cost a small fortune or come from a gallery.
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Michelle Brunner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Dec. 2023
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My wife didn’t think spending a small fortune on plastic grass was wise.
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Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2023
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Many hiking backpacks come with one, and not all of them cost a small fortune.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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In aggregate, those groups spent a small fortune.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Unearth the painting in 30 years and maybe sell it for a small fortune.
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Dan Barry,
BostonGlobe.com,
17 June 2023
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Meredith amassed for himself the largest slush pile in the business, and a small fortune.
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Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The trick, though, is finding one that’s versatile, durable, and doesn’t cost a small fortune.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Many great writers go unpublished and many mediocre ones make a small fortune.
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Shon Faye,
Vogue,
28 July 2023
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Apparently, her husband left her a small fortune, and no one knows about it.
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Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Dec. 2025
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Apparently, her husband left her a small fortune, and no one knows about it.
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Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Apparently, her husband left her a small fortune, and no one knows about it.
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Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Jan. 2026
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Tiny tweaks can often make a world of difference and there’s no need to spend a small fortune, either.
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Varsha Patel,
refinery29.com,
29 Dec. 2024
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The melee that followed would wind through two courts, drag on for eight years and cost the building a small fortune in legal fees.
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David Segal,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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And while ballet flats have come roaring back into style this summer, there’s no need to drop a small fortune on them.
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Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2025
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Short of spending a small fortune on the same brands found at those luxury stays, the quest continues.
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Ariel Scotti,
Peoplemag,
30 July 2024
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These elegant drop earrings bring the right amount of sparkle to any look without costing a small fortune.
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Sarah Maberry,
Town & Country,
10 July 2023
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While no tour reservations are needed, there are some rules for buying this small fortune in liquid form.
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Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
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Lobster rolls may cost a small fortune to make, but these shrimp rolls are just as packed with flavor at much more affordable price point.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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For now, your Dolphin Surf will cost a small fortune, but that may not be the case forever.
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David Pierce,
The Verge,
20 Jan. 2026
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Tracking down original hardware and cartridges can cost a small fortune.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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Doing so often requires spending a small fortune, however, which isn’t the most savvy route.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
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Lodging books early, prices surge, rental cars run out, and those who fail to plan in advance are often left high and dry—or forced to spend a small fortune.
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Maya Silver,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2024
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Thankfully, the days of spending a small fortune each season to work on-trend pieces into your rotation are over.
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Miles Walls,
People.com,
28 Sep. 2024
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Chowdhury had made a small fortune through his position in Neutronics.
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Elliot Ackerman,
WIRED,
6 Feb. 2024
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Instead of spending a small fortune on a ticket, Hill chose to kick back, relax, and use the view to her advantage.
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Kelsey Mulvey,
House Beautiful,
27 July 2023
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Shelton said working with an attorney to push an eviction through the court system will take months and cost a small fortune in legal fees and lost rent.
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Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2024
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My daughter has season tickets, and she’s spent a small fortune on Summit FC merch.
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John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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In today’s politics, in other words, a picture may be worth a small fortune in campaign donations.
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John Fritze,
USA TODAY,
26 Aug. 2023
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