taxpayer

Example Sentences

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Critics accused Stormont of "taking the taxpayer for a ride", but the Northern Ireland Assembly said it sought to ensure the "best balance of quality and economy".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Every taxpayer should be involved in the process and know what they’re claiming.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“This case involves a blatant abuse of public trust — funneling taxpayer dollars intended for students into personal coffers,” Hochman said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Everywhere you look across the country, they’re aiming to grab more taxpayer cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

For the most part, entrenched custom dies hard and blanket spraying continues to thrive, to exact its heavy annual costs from the taxpayer, and to inflict its damage on the ecological web of life.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson