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current expenses

American

plural noun

regularly continuing expenditures for the maintenance of business.

current expenses British

plural noun

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

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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

In the fiscal year starting in summer 2023, Metro’s budget will be nearly $500 million short — about one-quarter of current expenses.

From Washington Post • May 12, 2022

If you’re not able to save much after covering your current expenses, get creative and trim expenses or increase your income.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2021

When those were provided for, old liabilities effaced, and current expenses defrayed, the surplus was surrendered to charity.

From Memoir of Queen Adelaide Consort of King William IV. by Doran, Dr. John

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