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The Marshall planners did not just throw money around; Washington considered how to engage both governments and the private sector to achieve precise goals and encourage Europe itself to take initiative in its own reconstruction.—G. John Ikenberry, Foreign Affairs, 12 Mar. 2025 Food lobbyists throw money around freely and hold powerful sway over the politicians who might bring about regulatory change.—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2023 But Congress can do more than throw money around.—Preston Cooper, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2021 But that doesn't mean teams with ample cap space will just throw money around.—Mike Jones, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2021
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