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current expenses

American

plural noun

regularly continuing expenditures for the maintenance of business.

current expenses British

plural noun

noncapital and usually recurrent expenditures necessary for the operation of a business

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If you don’t already know your current expenses and income, review them and see how much is left over each month.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2024

By comparing her current expenses to her income, she can see where her money is going and then work on cutting back and putting any extra money toward her debt.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2023

They also launched a fundraiser to cover the trust's current expenses.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2023

If you already live frugally or don’t want to cut back on current expenses, the other option is to bring in more money.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2022

On the following day the Secretary replied to the House with the information requested, showing present resources of the Society, disposition of its funds, current expenses, present condition and purposes.

From History of the Washington National Monument and of the Washington National Monument Society by Harvey, Frederick Loviad

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