out of money

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The original developer, Beijing-based Oceanwide Holdings, spent about $1.2 billion on the project before running out of money in 2019 and halting construction at about 60% completion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Americans who worry about Social Security running out of money may be inclined to take it earlier.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Since you wouldn’t have to worry about running out of money in old age, you might travel the world, buy a sports car, or gift an early bequest to heirs.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

An increase in fees for electric cars would come as the Highway Trust Fund, used to maintain the interstate system, is at risk of running out of money, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

All over the world corporations began to yank their money out of money market funds, and short-term interest rates spiked as they had never before spiked.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis