foot the bill
Example Sentences
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New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill previously criticised Fifa's refusal to subsidise transport at the event and insisted local taxpayers would not foot the bill.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
But the consumers who had to foot the bill for the higher costs?
From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026
Attorneys said in order to guarantee clients get 75% of the money, lawyers will have to foot the bill for these medical costs, opening the possibility they would walk away with nothing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026
If the tech companies foot the bill, regular consumers would presumably not have to fund the infrastructure.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
He had decided to assemble a research team and explore the area in more detail the next year, and persuaded the National Geographic Society to foot the bill.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
