outlay

Example Sentences

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The resale value of the motorhome bought by Murrell could be a fraction of the original outlay.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Last week, Microsoft raised its capital spending forecast for the year by $25 billion, while Meta Platforms added $10 billion to its own planned outlay, with both citing rising component costs as the justification.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Despite the initial outlay, long-term ongoing support has never been established.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The outlay can be even more substantial when a multistory home is involved.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The amount spent for research was therefore a small fraction of 1 per cent of the outlay for the chemical program.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson