spending

Example Sentences

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Already the high profitability has encouraged heavy capital spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The largest oil disruption in history is widening an economic divide, with Americans spending $45 billion more on gasoline and diesel during the Iran war than the same period a year ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

In his evidence to the panel, the PE teacher acknowledged that his messages at times were "too friendly and overfamiliar but said he thought it was due to spending 16/17 hours a day with someone".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Bank of America Institute said its internal data showed a springy 4% increase in credit-card spending in the 12 months ended in April on all goods and services other than gas.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Penelope did not know for certain about the fancy shops, but given Lady Constance’s affinity for spending money, she felt it was a safe assumption.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood