spending money
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of spending money
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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"As we all know, marriage involves spending money and the country's economy is not bright at the moment," he told the BBC.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
There’s a vast chasm between doing nothing and spending money trying to rehouse this relative and manage all his affairs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Since 2016, as FLAG’s annual revenues grew from $68,000 to $1.1 million in 2024, there is almost no indication in the organization’s annual federal tax filings that it was spending money on its stated mission.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
While the couple admit that others thought they were "extreme" or "mad" to put so much emphasis on not spending money, Alan explains that they were "laser-focused on buying freedom".
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
As soon as they start throwing up, they quit spending money.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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