footing the bill
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That is the line ordinary Chinese should watch most closely, because for years they have been the ones footing the bill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
As with the UFC fight, the IndyCar organizers are footing the bill for a huge logistical challenge which has shut down some of Washington's busiest roads for days.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Yet borrowing costs already have been pushing higher for the small group of major tech companies footing the bill for the artificial-intelligence buildout, as MarketWatch has reported.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
But the AI spending race has gotten so expensive that tech giants flush with cash are still seeking help footing the bill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
He goes on to explain that he’s footing the bill for all these ‘castles in the air,’ as he calls them, gesturing to the paintings.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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