spends
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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He said synagogues were spending enormous amounts of money on security guards, saying one spends £20,000 a month.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
While the public looks to the consumer price index, or CPI, to track inflation, the Fed spends its time watching a different set of initials: PCE.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
The company spends roughly $30 billion annually on R&D, yet its flagship AI product — Siri — remains a punchline.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
The caregiver for her elderly mother and a grandchild, she spends much of her time scouring government stores and the black market for food and medicine.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
She spends the twelve minutes of our ride to school humming, and I spend the rest of the day peeking around corners and flinching at every unexpected sound.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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