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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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Our basic living expenses are covered by $110,000 in annual pensions and Social Security.

From MarketWatch ● 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

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

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

ObamaCare provides two main subsidies: premium tax credits, which lower monthly insurance premiums, and cost-sharing subsidies, which go toward deductibles, copayments and out-of-pocket expenses for eligible low-income enrollees in silver plans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

“Well, if you miss the shot on purpose, Eddie, I will pay all your expenses to put you through the college of your choice. What do you think of that?”

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman