Example Sentences
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He had splurged and gotten his nails done, and they looked fantastic, which I was sure to compliment him on.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
Knocking on for £40m - maybe more - has been splurged on transfer and loan fees.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
But this offseason, they splurged nearly $365 million on free agents—more than any other team, according to the salary tracking site Spotrac.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
The Dodgers also splurged in December by signing former New York Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz to a $69 million three-year deal, making him the highest paid closer in baseball.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
Tonight, though, to Sandi's surprise, her father splurged.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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