misspent

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The workers’ coordinated front is going up against a school district facing leadership turmoil and suspicion of misspent funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

She plans out every part of the trip to avoid even one misspent moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

It believes that much of that funding has been misspent.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025

Slingerland, who earned about $400,000 annually leading the nonprofit, also said in his plea agreement that he misspent more than $600,000 of the group’s funds and put personal expenses on the organization’s American Express card.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2023

“This can’t be the first time an unauthorized person misspent money.”

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman