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
“During the pandemic, over 6,000 workforce members were hired. Those individuals were hired with one time money, meaning, when those funds ended, those positions continue to exist,” Carvalho said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
As a result, couples may spend more time, money and energy caregiving for the older, male spouse.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025
So why are we going to waste our time, money, and energy lugging a 12-pound frozen bird across town and into our kitchens when half your guests probably won’t even eat it?
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025
I thought about all the people who had sacrificed time, money, and energy to build the grand old church and to furnish it with everything they needed to worship God as a community.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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