spending money

Example Sentences

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She received £3,000 which will be used as spending money for the honeymoon which she had already paid for.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

While the couple admit that others thought they were "extreme" or "mad" to put so much emphasis on not spending money, Alan explains that they were "laser-focused on buying freedom".

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Brakenhoff spent much of his life afraid of spending money, but he has been trying to take a more relaxed approach in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Newhouse was known for spending money to make sure that papers got the best stories.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“I could use it to read at night. Right now I’m still spending money on candles.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss