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current expenses

American  

plural noun

  1. regularly continuing expenditures for the maintenance of business.


current expenses British  

plural noun

  1. noncapital and usually recurrent expenditures necessary for the operation of a business

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The mix of your current holdings is crucial for answering your question about how to generate a surplus above what you’re making now, which covers your current expenses.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

If you don’t already know your current expenses and income, review them and see how much is left over each month.

From Salon Oct. 11, 2024

By comparing her current expenses to her income, she can see where her money is going and then work on cutting back and putting any extra money toward her debt.

From Slate Apr. 19, 2023

They also launched a fundraiser to cover the trust's current expenses.

From BBC Jan. 21, 2023

The current expenses were met only by the strictest economy, and largely carried on by faith.

From The Women of the Confederacy by Underwood, J. L.

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