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current expenses

American  

plural noun

  1. regularly continuing expenditures for the maintenance of business.


current expenses British  

plural noun

  1. noncapital and usually recurrent expenditures necessary for the operation of a business

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The mix of your current holdings is crucial for answering your question about how to generate a surplus above what you’re making now, which covers your current expenses.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

If you don’t already know your current expenses and income, review them and see how much is left over each month.

From Salon Oct. 11, 2024

By comparing her current expenses to her income, she can see where her money is going and then work on cutting back and putting any extra money toward her debt.

From Slate Apr. 19, 2023

They also launched a fundraiser to cover the trust's current expenses.

From BBC Jan. 21, 2023

That is kept in the hands of the authorities in each, who dispose of it to meet their current expenses.

From Sidelights on Chinese Life by Macgowan, J. (John)

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