overspending
Example Sentences
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“Unchecked overspending and liability claims continue to be a major cause of financial troubles,” he said in a February statement, ahead of the mayor’s budget proposal, which offered a more hold-the-line approach.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The controller has a bully pulpit to vent about the city’s dire financial straits, as well as auditing powers to unearth where the city might be overspending, but does not actually manage the budget.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
That overall overspending increases costs for all beneficiaries.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
The move shows that investor appetite for companies in the data-center business remains strong despite concerns that tech giants might be overspending on AI.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
In 1997, an IMF mission to Gabon criticized the government for overspending on off-budget items, overborrowing from the central bank, and slipping on its schedule for privatization and administrative reform.
From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
