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[spend] / spɛnd /




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The two plan to transform one of America’s most historic racetracks into a world-class motorsports hub—and the latest opportunity for high-income car aficionados to spend their cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Later, though, I read an article geared toward financial planners — not on MarketWatch, but somewhere in Apple News — that recommended you shouldn’t spend your time chasing leads.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

"She's got a lot going on off the court so we don't spend a lot of time outside of the gym or the practice court, but when we're together, she's so nice," Quayle said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The company said it expects to spend $2 billion to $2.5 billion over the next three years to replace the equipment that rolls steel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Maggie would spend a few weeks at Mrs. Turner’s in Crooksville then take off to spend a few months at Mrs. Walter’s in New York City.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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