coffers

Example Sentences

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The $2.25-million award in the civil case will come from the county’s coffers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

California’s coffers are sufficient to meet demand for refined products like jet fuel and gasoline in April, but a shortfall is likely to emerge over the following months, Walz said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Though gas-tax holidays resulted in some savings for drivers, the impact only went so far — and state tax coffers are not as flush as they were several years ago, he added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Although he’s still analyzing exactly how much, he estimates tax strategies by wealthy residents could have cost state coffers roughly $800 million last year.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

As in cultural and philanthropic institutions from San Francisco to New York City, the old money has made room at the table for the new money to replenish the coffers.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times