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That amount is an increase to the $30 million that he earlier proposed be spent this year and next to defray those costs for Covered California enrollees, according to state officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He never imagined that most of his 2026 World Cup experience would be spent in virtual queues—all for the privilege of spending 10 times as much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He said it included 45 billion euros to be spent by 2031 on data centres in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

He said €1.5bn would go towards developing Hungary's electricity grid, with a focus on solar panels and wind farms, while another €2bn would be spent on new intercity trains.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

So much time will be spent on my knees that I have sewn half-inch foam pads into my pants at the knees to keep my legs from freezing when I kneel in the snow.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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