spending money

Example Sentences

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Parents told us they are spending money to help their adult children with child care, rent, down payments for homes and vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Newhouse was known for spending money to make sure that papers got the best stories.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

"Maybe some people see that working a lot of hours and not spending money doesn't look like fun - but the feeling behind it gives me respect for myself, and that makes me happy."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Especially as everyone is living longer and spending money and driving the economy.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

“I could use it to read at night. Right now I’m still spending money on candles.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss