out of money

Example Sentences

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The project has been serially delayed, out of money, rebranded and trailed by angry former business partners.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Even a billionaire is prepared to take Meta to trial over its hosting of advertisements that scam people out of money.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I wrote recently about scammers who steal recruiters’ identities to hustle job seekers out of money or personal information.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The original developer, Beijing-based Oceanwide Holdings, spent about $1.2 billion on the project before running out of money in 2019 and halting construction at about 60% completion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“I’m not made out of money like your father. If you want larks’ tongues on toast, you’ll have to whistle for it!”

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer