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as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
substantial disbursements for research and development
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as in payment
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
the disbursement of the foundation's funds to several cancer research centers
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as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the agency whose responsibilities included the disbursement of strains of the virus to medical research labs around the country
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Recent Examples of disbursement
Once allowed in early 2023, direct cash payments quickly became the most popular disbursement method.
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2024
In fiscal year 2022, his salary and disbursements totaled $319,207, the union’s annual report shows.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024
The chamber was awarded the maximum grant of $5 million and received its first disbursement early last year, according to state records.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2024
The document was submitted to the escrow company to facilitate the fraudulent disbursement of funds stemming from the sale.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2024
In fiscal year 2022, his salary and disbursements totaled $319,207, the union’s annual report shows.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024
The chamber was awarded the maximum grant of $5 million and received its first disbursement early last year, according to state records.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2024
The document was submitted to the escrow company to facilitate the fraudulent disbursement of funds stemming from the sale.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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The higher medical expenses have also hit UnitedHealth’s rivals, including Humana and CVS Health’s Aetna, which have seen historic spikes in costs, particularly in their Medicare Advantage plans in part due to seniors seeking more medical care than in the past.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Thompson's death sparked a wide social media conversation over frustrations with navigating the U.S. health insurance system, particularly when medical expenses are not covered or insurance claims or requests for care are denied.Sriparna Roy, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The district’s current $9.9 billion budget was approved without accounting for its cost, nor a contentious pension payment previously funded by the city, by a prior slate of board members in July.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Last month, Trump’s transition team conducted an internal review of consulting agreements involving allegations that Epshteyn was seeking payment to promote those interested in potential administration jobs.Joanne Haner, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Its safeguards are designed to prevent unauthorized duplication or distribution of digital media, potentially saving media companies in the United States over $100 billion annually.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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As the number of topics increased, distribution shifted to CD-ROM, the Internet, and mobile.Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The team further suggests that doming smaller-scale tracks, like the half-mile Bristol Motor Speedway, could serve as a manageable prototype, estimating costs at $80 million.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Of course, patients, policyholders and taxpayers ultimately bear these costs, too.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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The requirements of global power projection necessarily spread U.S. defense expenditures far thinner.Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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Boards must take on a long-term perspective when overseeing these capital expenditures, connecting AI investments with the organization’s strategic goals to maximize return on investment (ROI).Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Disbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursement. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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