out of pocket
Example Sentences
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AFT’s back-to-school resolution notes that teachers spend an average of $895 a year out of pocket on school-related supplies, totaling about $3.4 billion nationwide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Since his home insurance fell short of covering the cost, he will have to pay for much of the project out of pocket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Wildberries has also reimbursed the losses of some small businesses, although many say they are still out of pocket.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Prosecutor Denise Osei said Morecroft repeatedly lied about making "out of pocket" payments for which he had requested "reimbursements" from treasurer Joshua Holvey.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
In fact, by their calculations, the Free African Society was out of pocket at least $500.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
