Example Sentences

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Nothing could dampen the vibe, not even the big bucks the attendees were spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Over the past few weeks, I've dived into the world of AI-generated rage-bait and found parties were spending huge sums to show up on your Facebook feed.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Maybe people were spending more money elsewhere on the weekends, so they cut down on tipping to make up for it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Almost a quarter of them said they were spending more than they could afford on such services, with 41% of Gen Z-ers saying they were exceeding their limits on streaming.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

George, Florah and Maria were spending the day with Granny.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane