Example Sentences

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Work out a yearly budget for how much she has spent on this property over the last few years, and underline the recurring charges versus one-off charges.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The mikeroweWORKS Foundation has spent years sounding this alarm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

James Cunningham estimates he has spent about £6,000 on the game since he started playing in 2017.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Belgium has spent the past two decades trying to wind down its nuclear industry, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine accelerated a rethink of that strategy.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“The Queen,” said Degalis, “is desperate. She has spent a fortune looking for you.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White