spent

Example Sentences

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"Now, the last trip we spent about £10,000," he told AFP, despite his crew reducing the speed of the boat to save fuel.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Instead, Grede compares time spent with her children to limited-edition fashion collabs, noting she likes to create “high-impact, core memories” through big moments like fishing trips or New York getaways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Charlisse Leger-Walker, a transfer from Washington State, spent the year on the sideline recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Jon spent years tracking the items down, many of which either no longer existed or were listed as collectibles, making them "very expensive".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

I’ve spent the day finding out what I can about the children who were taken.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler