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expenses

  • plural
    of expense.
    expense
    noun
    cost or charge.
  • present tense form
    of expense (3rd person singular).
    expense
    noun
    cost or charge.

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You have two children, a mortgage, daycare expenses, medical costs, property insurance and taxes, food bills, etc.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

Wholesalers and retailers are lifting prices because of rising expenses tied to tariffs and energy inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Men are much more likely to say they can meet their expenses and even have a little left over.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

However, labour leaders say workers' grievances extend beyond the formation of the board, citing inflation and rising household expenses.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

The following year, Robert returned to England at the age of 17, not only penniless but honour-bound to repay the expenses his tutor had incurred for him in Geneva and assisting with his journey home.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin