coffers

Example Sentences

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But money experts say ground rules should be set early to ensure that a recent grad’s decision to save money doesn’t end up draining their parents’ coffers.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Mamdani said Hochul had agreed to provide $4 billion of additional state funding to help fill the city’s coffers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

After years as a champion of an approach in which AI serves society rather than corporate coffers, Musk muddied his message by launching a private xAI startup in July of 2023.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“Geels emptied the Black Tips’ coffers paying useless bribes.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo