spending money

Example Sentences

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I spent 49 years in tech, making money and spending money.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

As the price of fuel and essentials stays high, it seems people are getting pickier about spending money on a day out.

From BBC • May 1, 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

We want to use our limited spending money and free time in ways that feel more rewarding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The rich heat, the taste of berries on the tongue, the easy talk, and the prospect of spending money on soda pop, firecrackers, fishing lures, and makeup all seduced them toward Mr. Nitta’s.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson