Example Sentences

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She has splurged on a car and her first designer bag but mostly fears spending too much now and not having enough later.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2022

He’s used the windfall to buy gas and insurance for his car and has splurged on a road bike and an electric guitar.

From Washington Times • Jul. 6, 2021

Ms. Barney, 26, and her husband, a research scientist, ordered a blue sectional, which arrived last month, joining a collection of other household amenities that the couple has splurged on since the pandemic began.

From New York Times • Sep. 4, 2020

At City, Guardiola has splurged £199.79m on five players.

From The Guardian • Aug. 5, 2017

The Francophone Foundation has splurged on accommodations for the prize winners.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins