spending
/ˈspɛndɪŋ/ noun B1- An amount that has been, or is planned to be spent. · excessive spendings
Plural spendings
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Danglars thought for ten minutes about his wife in Paris; another ten minutes about his daughter travelling with Mademoiselle d’Armilly; the same period was given to his creditors, and the manner in which he intended spending their money; and then, having no subject left for contemplation, he shut his eyes, and fell asleep.
THE ANTS were spending a fine winter’s day drying grain collected in the summertime.
They were always moving from place to place in quest of a cheap situation, and always spending more than they ought.
“She is spending the day with the wife of the worthy gentleman who is receiving us.”
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