outlay

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The outlay can be even more substantial when a multistory home is involved.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The outlay has some investors nervous, with shares down 25% on the year to $145.54 as of Monday’s close of trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The cloud computing giant’s outlay on restructuring had already shot up by 337% on-year in the nine months ended Feb. 28.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

One possible complication, however, could be the record capital-expenditure outlay of U.S.-based AI companies that don’t appear to be generating high returns.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

For a great many climbers, the record shows, stealing time away from the daily grind has not been an insurmountable obstacle, nor has the hefty outlay of cash.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer