under budget
idiom
: involving less money than had been planned for
The project was completed on schedule and under budget.
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What To Know The Senate will consider the legislation under budget reconciliation rules, which require a simple majority to pass instead of 60 votes, as is typically required.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
The Colorado Department of Transportation used innovative project delivery methods to replace its Region 2 Bridge Bundle project about five months ahead of schedule and $2 million under budget.
—Ronald Bisio, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Recognized for his expertise in fundraising and managing capital campaigns, Hale guided the Museum through its successful inaugural $69 million capital campaign and oversaw the completion of a massive renovation that came in under budget and on schedule - its first major renovation in 40 years.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Shop the best sale finds here for a bedroom refresh that comes in under budget.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
The Colorado Department of Transportation used innovative project delivery methods to replace its Region 2 Bridge Bundle project about five months ahead of schedule and $2 million under budget.
—Ronald Bisio, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Recognized for his expertise in fundraising and managing capital campaigns, Hale guided the Museum through its successful inaugural $69 million capital campaign and oversaw the completion of a massive renovation that came in under budget and on schedule - its first major renovation in 40 years.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Shop the best sale finds here for a bedroom refresh that comes in under budget.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for under budget
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“Under budget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20budget. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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