overspend
verb (used without object)
to spend more than one can afford.
have overspent
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present perfectof overspend.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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By the end of the 2027-28 academic year, councils across the country will have overspent by as much as £4bn on special educational needs and disabilities budgets, the Local Democracy Reporting Service reports.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2025
"Any team who have overspent have gained an unfair advantage both in the current and following year's car development," he writes.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2022
For decades, Argentine leaders have overspent during good years and failed to save for lean ones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2014
The Knicks have overspent and underachieved for more than a decade without winning a playoff series.
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2013
It's quite possible one of the reasons for the shakeup is they have overspent ...
From Reuters ● Sep. 8, 2011
