coffers
Example Sentences
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The Taliban authorities have expanded the mining sector since returning to power five years ago, aiming to tap into Afghanistan's vast underground resources to boost state coffers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Washington gives Amman roughly $1.45 billion annually, including around $800 million that go straight to government coffers for budgetary support.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Instead, the mill supports the state, with 50% of its profits going to the public coffers.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
Leon County, which includes Tallahassee, has cast a closer eye on its coffers under a new measure to slash property taxes in the state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Willem Holst and Bert Van Daal—the two city guards on duty tonight. The ones you emptied the Black Tips’ coffers to bribe?”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
