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as in to spend
to hand over or use up in payment
redecoration will have to wait, since we've just expended our last dollar in buying the house
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as in to consume
to make complete use of
settlers had to be sure not to expend their supply of firewood before the end of the long winter
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Recent Examples of expend
The first-stage booster made a successful 21st liftoff, but was expended to get the satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Deadhead spent flowers to keep plants from expending energy on seed development.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Or prosecutors could drop the matter altogether, given the age of the defendants, the costs and court resources that would have to be expended, and the fact that all four of the original defendants have served at least some time in prison.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
On top of that, the U.S. also expended more than 100 sophisticated SM-3 and SM-6 naval interceptors in Israel’s defense.
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Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2026
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Deadhead spent flowers to keep plants from expending energy on seed development.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Or prosecutors could drop the matter altogether, given the age of the defendants, the costs and court resources that would have to be expended, and the fact that all four of the original defendants have served at least some time in prison.
—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
On top of that, the U.S. also expended more than 100 sophisticated SM-3 and SM-6 naval interceptors in Israel’s defense.
—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2026
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.
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Clare joins me now to share why readers are spending real time and money to live inside their favorite fictional stories.
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Certain people should be especially mindful about consuming chocolate chips.
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Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine.
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.
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Recipients born between the 11th and 20th are paid on the third Wednesday, and those born after the 20th are paid on the fourth Wednesday.
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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The president said that his administration would have to drain the pool and start over again as the new liner shed chunks of itself.
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For a country exhausted by notifications, that simplicity has become its own selling point.
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But mostly they were exhausted from balancing their teaching careers with single parenting.
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The wetland has absorbed toxic runoff from a warehouse fire before, resulting in a fish die-off.
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The Nets absorbed about a $10 million payroll increase by turning Claxton into Randle.
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“Expend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expend. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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