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spending money

NOUN
money available for spending
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In another effort, the retailer’s foundation is also spending money on a three-part TV series to highlight stories of workers pursuing careers in the skilled trades, as well as those of their mentors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

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

Newhouse’s philosophy of spending money to produce quality coverage and a hands-off approach toward his editors led to many successes, including multiple Pulitzers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

China’s public sector is not just talking about humanoid robots; it is spending money to buy them or fund deployments, helping startups get early revenue and proving grounds.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Vonetta would change her tune about spending money if there was a big enough picture of Jermaine and Marlon.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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