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They know that to promote the book, revenue from which will defray their medical expenses, they must be available for interviews.

From New York Times • Apr. 14, 2014

It is unclear whether Encana will defray any of the cost of the cistern water.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2012

Moreover, I will defray his expenses until his caprice of mine has left me.”

From Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini by Symonds, John Addington

The Board will defray all expenses of postage and stationery.

From Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 1, January 5, 1884. A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various

I will send you things which will defray your expenses better.

From Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams by Adams, Abigail