foot the bill

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But the consumers who had to foot the bill for the higher costs?

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

While the sovereign-wealth funds will help foot the bill, Ellison will remain the guarantor if one of the Gulf nations backs out of the deal, Tuesday’s regulatory filing said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Attorneys said in order to guarantee clients get 75% of the money, lawyers will have to foot the bill for these medical costs, opening the possibility they would walk away with nothing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

So California taxpayers had to foot the bill for the state’s expansion, and a lot more people signed up than expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

He had decided to assemble a research team and explore the area in more detail the next year, and persuaded the National Geographic Society to foot the bill.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann