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outlay

[out-ley, out-ley] / ˈaʊtˌleɪ, ˌaʊtˈleɪ /


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Liverpool spent £450m last summer - the highest outlay in a single window by a British club - in a bid to retain their league title.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Analysts state the restructuring reduces gross debt, limits cash outlay, and manages dilution, calling it a “low-friction” action.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The resale value of the motorhome bought by Murrell could be a fraction of the original outlay.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Freedman told MarketWatch that he had estimated his promotion would cost in the ballpark of $13,000, based on his outlay from a previous one.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

For a great many climbers, the record shows, stealing time away from the daily grind has not been an insurmountable obstacle, nor has the hefty outlay of cash.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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