monies
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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When funding stalemates occur in other countries, government activity generally continues with the existing levels of funding until new monies can be agreed upon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
The authority said it "had a responsibility to explore alternative options" in order to "protect the public monies invested to date".
From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025
It enabled developers to pay fees in lieu of mitigating impacts on Joshua trees, with the monies earmarked for the state to purchase and conserve habitat.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025
Bill Abel, chairman of Alderney States Policy and Finance Committee, said an older population was not necessarily a drain on States funds because many residents had "their own monies and pensions".
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025
I collect this and other monies to bring to his mother, who asked at the funeral that they receive no more from us.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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