coffers

Example Sentences

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Johnson, he added, gets blamed for tampering with Social Security, with many people erroneously believing the president dipped into the program’s coffers.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

After the war, public sentiment made it impossible to replenish diminished defense coffers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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 site is jointly operated by global mining giant Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting, and last year tipped A$832m into Rinehart's company's coffers.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

And with wheat seed going for $2.50 a bushel, his plan means nearly $33 more in Hattie’s coffers.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson