misspent

Example Sentences

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“The Reeves administration has launched lawsuits that cover all of these cases to recover any misspent funds,” the governor’s campaign statement said.

From Seattle Times

The analysis found another $123 billion was wasted or misspent, making a combined loss of 10% of the $4.2 trillion the U.S. government has so far disbursed in pandemic relief aid.

From Seattle Times

Others were concerned that without guidance that teaches people how to protect and grow the assets they’d receive as reparations, the money may be squandered or misspent.

From Los Angeles Times

Daphne’s eating disorder ornaments the 20-something’s “joyfully misspent” time abroad the way Hemingway’s hunger enhanced his visits to the art museum.

From New York Times

“My hope is that the state can recover as much misspent welfare money — whether it’s from Mr. Favre or anyone else who bears responsibility — as possible,” White told The Associated Press Tuesday.

From Seattle Times