spent

Example Sentences

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“Superman” star Nicholas Hoult has finally offloaded his longtime Los Angeles abode after the midcentury modern dwelling spent more than a year on the market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Gianni Infantino has spent years currying favor with President Trump to ensure the smooth running of the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“That’s where I spent so much time, in this last remaining piece of China City,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It makes sense, then, that he spent much of his time in ’90s celebrity culture fixated on O.J.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Luckily for me, Dad is completely oblivious to the fact that I spent most of the bus ride home in tears.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler