Example Sentences
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Despite the sticker shock, therapists and financial experts say such splurges could be worth it, as long as it’s something you can afford and it holds significant value for you.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
As inflation grew, many consumers also pulled back on buying discretionary items, the throw pillows, clothing and other splurges Target is known for.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Marcel Thieliant at Capital Economics added that he did not expect Takaichi to embark on any new major spending splurges or tax cuts.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Shoes, one of the most basic necessities and also one of Americans' biggest splurges, could become more expensive, including the beloved sneakers Nike Air Force 1s and Adidas Sambas.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025
So she chucks up as workin’ housekeeper, splurges on the wig, and strikes a swell intelligence office with this phony reference.
From Odd Numbers Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe by Ford, Sewell
