public expenditure
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Opponents cite objections to the public expenditure and a belief that traffic to the proposed new arena would overwhelm U.S.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2024
In terms of the public expenditure, the government will not publish a figure until after the event.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2023
"Even though the government is under tremendous pressure to reduce public expenditure, it may not be appropriate to abolish relief measures across the board," he added.
From Reuters • Feb. 21, 2023
He does not expect the Inflation Reduction Act to affect employment significantly, given its lower public expenditure.
From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2023
The men in charge of its government are frugal and careful of the public expenditure, the whole tendency of the Republic is to foster industry and thrift.
From The Hawaiian Islands Their Resources, Agricultural, Commercial and Financial by Hawaii. Dept. of Foreign Affairs
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