foot the bill
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New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill previously criticised Fifa's refusal to subsidise transport at the event and insisted local taxpayers would not foot the bill.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
But the consumers who had to foot the bill for the higher costs?
From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026
While the sovereign-wealth funds will help foot the bill, Ellison will remain the guarantor if one of the Gulf nations backs out of the deal, Tuesday’s regulatory filing said.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Try to make it fun, and don’t forget to foot the bill for members to attend.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
He had decided to assemble a research team and explore the area in more detail the next year, and persuaded the National Geographic Society to foot the bill.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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