misspent

Example Sentences

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The workers’ coordinated front is going up against a school district facing leadership turmoil and suspicion of misspent funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

She plans out every part of the trip to avoid even one misspent moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Dame Meg Hillier, chairwoman of the Commons treasury committee, said "we need to have answers" to ensure taxpayers' money was not being misspent.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Fitch’s office said in the lawsuit Thursday that the attorney general has never declined to pursue additional litigation to try to get Favre to repay interest on misspent money.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

“This can’t be the first time an unauthorized person misspent money.”

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman