taxpayer

Example Sentences

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Her team also navigated the city’s complex matching funds program, which quickly secured $1.25 million in taxpayer money to power her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

But investing in coal in 2026 is akin to “a taxpayer bailout to build new phone booths,” said Kit Kennedy, managing director for power at the nonprofit Natural Resources Defense Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

But you could argue most of the money was effectively stolen from the uncle rather than the taxpayer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

At the end of the 30 years any unpaid loan will be cleared, effectively by the taxpayer.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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