outgoings
Britishplural noun
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Last year, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Portugal all had current account surpluses, that is to say, their revenues exceeded their outgoings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
A recent drama school graduate, she says she would have struggled to cover her outgoings, including food, travel and the £800 she pays in rent.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Chelsea need to focus more on the outgoings than incoming players.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Factoring in potential outgoings, Newcastle could need a goalkeeper, full-back, midfielder and a couple of forwards as a bare minimum.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
The Scripture phrase, "maketh the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice," has come to bear a clear and vivid meaning.
From Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs by Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
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