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expenses
  • plural of expense.
  • present tense form of expense (3rd person singular).

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A 529 allows investments to grow tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified education expenses are also tax-free.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Shipping and inventory expenses fell to 7.8% of GDP in 2025, though executives say complexity continues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Gross profit is revenue without subtracting the cost of production expenses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The used-vehicle retailer plans to do this by lowering reconditioning costs through technology and operational efficiency, enhancing its logistics network, and cutting back on its selling, general, and administrative expenses.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

While we stayed rent-free in the residence and had our utilities and staffing paid for, we nonetheless covered all other living expenses, which seemed to add up quickly, especially given the fancy-hotel quality of everything.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama