misspent

Example Sentences

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The government expected nothing in return and had no easy way to recoup misspent money.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

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

“There was no wrongdoing or things being hidden or money misspent or being stolen. What he’s saying, there’s nothing of that, you know?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

He alleges that some government officials hoped to bypass the legal requirements, including public consultation, that are supposed to prevent taxpayers' money from being misspent.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2024

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

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman