out of money
Example Sentences
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When it comes to your actual budget, that figure is probably a lot lower, because people tend to be conservative with their spending for fear of running out of money.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
"We had a phone call the other day telling us the scheme had run out of money, and maybe there'd be more money coming in 12 months' time... we're disappointed."
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Shortly after, the company that brought one of the first sickle-cell cures, Lyfgenia, to patients, ran out of money and was sold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The venue's future was plunged into doubt when operator Capital Theatres came close to running out of money due to the soaring cost of its renovation.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Then she placed her trembling hand on Grandpa’s good arm, smiling up at him like he was made out of money and honey both.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
