misspent
Example Sentences
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At the time, a county spokesperson declined to comment on whether any money had been misspent, stating only that the decision was made “without stating a specific breach of contract by the other party.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
She plans out every part of the trip to avoid even one misspent moment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
It believes that much of that funding has been misspent.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025
Beutner said it was important not to wait, because it will be hard to claw back for students money that has already been misspent.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2024
“This can’t be the first time an unauthorized person misspent money.”
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
