misspent

Example Sentences

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The government expected nothing in return and had no easy way to recoup misspent money.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

She plans out every part of the trip to avoid even one misspent moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

He alleges that some government officials hoped to bypass the legal requirements, including public consultation, that are supposed to prevent taxpayers' money from being misspent.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2024

The state seeks to recover more than $20 million in misspent welfare money, including some that went to a volleyball facility that Favre supported at the University of Southern Mississippi.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

“This can’t be the first time an unauthorized person misspent money.”

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman