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spend

[spend] / spɛnd /




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Zoe said there was a lack of awareness around the risks associated with milk allergies, and her family has to spend a lot of money buying the correct food to make sure Jacob is safe.

From BBC

Saudi Arabia spends nearly $80 billion a year on its military—much more than Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some high-profile journalists have also left the network in recent months, including 60 Minutes correspondent Anderson Cooper, who in February said he would be leaving the programme to spend more time with his family.

From BBC

In some cases, they’re spending over $1,000 a month on capsules, powders and injections that purport to improve sleep, fertility, longevity and more, but often aren’t approved for those purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts warn that persistently elevated crude prices are likely to squeeze corporate margins and weigh on consumer spending in the United States and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times