Example Sentences

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He said: "We send Uganda money to plant trees as well, because we won that competition, who can find the stupidest use of taxpayers' money"

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

“I will treat the city’s money and the taxpayers’ money as if it were my own money.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

As a result, many of the details about taxpayers’ investments remain out of public view.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Their visit has already drawn criticism, with Victoria state opposition leader Jess Wilson condemning the use of taxpayers' money to provide protection for the pair.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

You’re wasting your parents’ money and the taxpayers’ money.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini