billions
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The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, for example, has doled out billions of dollars since 2021 to local nonprofits trying to house people, including at least $25 million to the 1736 FCC.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
It was years behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Quick to absorb the spillover, Johor approved data centre projects worth tens of billions.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Meta has committed billions towards competing in the global race to dominate AI, despite growing concerns about safety and security.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
With a foreign debt now in the billions, any hope that was left for our Independence is handcuffed in debtor’s prison.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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