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spends

British

/ spɛndz /

plural noun

dialect a child's pocket money

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Saudi Arabia spends nearly $80 billion a year on its military—much more than Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

That's longer than a child spends getting an education in school, and lasts his entire childhood life.

From BBC

He added that he is not obsessed by prepping and only spends about an hour a week checking his gear is up to scratch.

From BBC

One union talking point focuses on the amount of money that the district spends on outside contracts.

From Los Angeles Times

Bernice spends a lot of time trying to perfect a Charlotte Russe for her fiancé.

From Los Angeles Times

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