spend

Example Sentences

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The first year, she and her husband, who was already retired, didn’t spend much at all.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

As families lose income to raids — whether through the direct loss of a working family member or in the form of lost business production or sales — they spend less in the local economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

And it was very welcomed by those who spend their Saturdays - and this season, Fridays - at McDiarmid Park.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

When last releasing earnings in January, Elon Musk's highflying electric vehicle company announced plans to spend more than $20 billion on growth ventures such as autonomous driving, artificial intelligence and robotics.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Mom never liked playing in the water—she preferred to relax on the balcony while Dad took us kids on adventures—but I adored the rare afternoon when I skipped surfing to spend one-on-one time with Mom.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller