coffers
Example Sentences
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The Taliban authorities have expanded the mining sector since returning to power five years ago, aiming to tap into Afghanistan's vast underground resources to boost state coffers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
The taxes diverted from government coffers could have funded education, healthcare and other societal needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Instead, the mill supports the state, with 50% of its profits going to the public coffers.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
If you are withholding too much money, it makes sense to reduce that amount so you put that money in your back pocket in lieu of having it languish in IRS coffers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Why, just as rich as we were before. Silly goose, did you think weddings caused our coffers to grow?”
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
