time money
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of time money
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who poured a lot of time, money, coordination, pressure, and campaigning into the outcome, was understandably gloating following the result.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026
Ailie Tam from the friends group said the waste of time, money and effort was "really demoralising".
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
As a result, couples may spend more time, money and energy caregiving for the older, male spouse.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025
At the time, money was flowing into non-producing onshore U.S. shale acreage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
The “Buffalo Doctors” called the Fox sisters’ spirit communication, “a waste of time, money, and credulity.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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