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outlay

[out-ley, out-ley] / ˈaʊtˌleɪ, ˌaʊtˈleɪ /


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Encouragingly, spending growth was consistent across the income spectrum, although outlays by wealthier shoppers grew at a faster pace, Suh said.

From Barron's

In the 1930s, this category didn’t exist; today, it accounts for 60% of all federal outlays.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last summer, Premier League clubs outlaid more than ever before in the transfer window as spending surpassed £3bn.

From BBC

But economists have sounded the alarm that some of the extra spending is being directed towards plugging holes in the budget for welfare spending and other short-term outlays, rather than towards long-term investments.

From Barron's

Compared to traditional Medicare plus a Medigap plan, Advantage plans typically involve higher outlays at the point of care.

From Barron's