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spend

[spend] / spɛnd /




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Spend a few hours in Claude Code or Codex.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

Bill Perkins has a bold money philosophy: Spend it, give it away or pass all of it down before you die.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Spend the $200 and, at the very least, you’ll get some assurance that you’re on the right track.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Spend any time with the cybersecurity community and you will almost certainly hear someone tell you we may have more privacy controls than ever, but we also have less privacy.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

“The rings transform starlight into energy. Spend some time taking a look. We'll go over its parts in a few minutes.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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