spent
Example Sentences
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But the higher percentage of household income that is being spent on interest payments does indicate that, at the very least, many Americans will likely spend the expected higher tax incomes to pay down debt.
From Barron's
Over the last two offseasons, the Dodgers spent a combined $141 million on relief pitchers Edwin Díaz and Tanner Scott, both of whom are expected to make their first spring training appearances later this week.
From Los Angeles Times
He said a shelf of chocolate could be worth £500 and the group had spent £3m on security and other measures to prevent thefts.
From BBC
Michael Shaughnessy, a supply-chain executive at Balsam Brands, which sells artificial Christmas trees and holiday decor, said he has spent the past few months preparing to file for refunds if they become available.
"I saw much worse. I spent five years in New York, three of them before the full-scale invasion. I would sit in the room with the enemy on a regular basis."
From BBC
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