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

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

Slingerland, who earned about $400,000 annually leading the nonprofit, also said in his plea agreement that he misspent more than $600,000 of the group’s funds and put personal expenses on the organization’s American Express card.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2023

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

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman