spend

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Developers spend most of a project’s cost before a single watt of energy gets sold, then recover it through power sales stretched across 20 years or more.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Though many Americans are gloomy about high gasoline prices and rising inflation, well-heeled consumers continue to spend robustly, supported by a roaring stock market—Friday’s selloff notwithstanding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Commissioners, who often spend time outside their weekly meetings attending community events, have an inspector general who investigates and audits the department on their behalf.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Building these assets can take hundreds of hours, but players can also spend real money to acquire them, generating revenue for Icelandic developers Fenris Creations.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Emma and I spend the rest of the afternoon discussing our new venture.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller