as in cost
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
they spared no expense in building the house of their dreams
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Archway Homes will buy the home and make the repairs needed, relieving the sellers of the hassle and expense.
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Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
Revenue for the general fund — the fund that covers day-to-day city spending — is forecast to be $113.2 million in the coming year, while expenses are estimated to be $105 million, a 3.6% increase over the current year.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
In November Hinman launched an investigation into alleged misuse of public funds, including unauthorized legal expenses, improper contract awards and additional security concerns.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Operating expenses were reported at $30.6 million, down from $39.8 million in the previous year, with reductions in compensation, taxes, benefits, and other expenses.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
Revenue for the general fund — the fund that covers day-to-day city spending — is forecast to be $113.2 million in the coming year, while expenses are estimated to be $105 million, a 3.6% increase over the current year.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
In November Hinman launched an investigation into alleged misuse of public funds, including unauthorized legal expenses, improper contract awards and additional security concerns.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Operating expenses were reported at $30.6 million, down from $39.8 million in the previous year, with reductions in compensation, taxes, benefits, and other expenses.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Expense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expense. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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