spending money

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Children as young as five are at risk of being contacted by strangers and pressured into spending money on Roblox, campaigners have claimed in a complaint to US regulators.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Chief among the locals' complaints is that the tourists are not spending money in the area -- they simply show up, snap their selfies and leave.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

In some cases, OpenAI critics have said certain financing arrangements are circular in nature, with the company’s partners providing funding and the company spending money on computing with that partner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

I must have some worth if the Mehtas were spending money for music.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan