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Examples of spending money in a Sentence
She earned spending money at an after-school job.
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Plus, economic data shows that Americans are still spending money.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
It can be caused by several factors, such as more people spending money on goods or services that are not readily available to meet that demand.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
FiveThirtyEight's polling averages show both Democrats within striking distance, and the national party has begun spending money there, particularly in Texas.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
However, some of you also might be spending money today — big-time.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of spending money was
in the 15th century
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“Spending money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spending%20money. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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spending money
noun
: money for small personal expenses
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