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taxpayer

[taks-pay-er] / ˈtæksˌpeɪ ər /


NOUN
voter
Synonyms


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"That's good for the taxpayer, good for our suppliers and, most importantly, good for the United States and its allies," he added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

Hertzberg told MarketWatch that the policy was crafted to address both demand and supply, without using taxpayer money.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Senator John Kennedy, a Republican, said on CBS News on Sunday that politicians should not spend taxpayer funds on promotional ads.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

The unauthorized access happened after the most damaging leak of taxpayer information in the agency’s history, which had prompted a tightening of internal defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

But you know, I AM entitled to a complimentary bus ride home at taxpayer expense.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

Beginning in 2027, eligible taxpayers will receive federal tax credits for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, up to $3,400 a year for married couples filing jointly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

The statement added: “As the City’s accountant, auditor, and paymaster, the Controller has a responsibility to protect City of L.A. taxpayers from the impact of the LA28 Olympic Games.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

It also reports that disability benefits for 120,000 teens "cost taxpayers £1bn a year".

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

State police joined him each time, costing taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars for trips unrelated to his job as attorney general.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

Homer Fairbain smiled and replied, "The taxpayers are very proud."

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg


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