outlay

Example Sentences

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While spending money on video games is not uncommon, EVE Online stands out because players' assets can be permanently destroyed; their real-world cash outlay gone in seconds.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

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

Liverpool spent £415m last summer on six players - the highest outlay in a single window by a British club - in a bid to retain their title.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The outlay for insecticides in Nova Scotia apple orchards is only from 10 to 20 per cent of the amount spent in most other apple-growing areas.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson