well spent

phrase

: worth having been used : worth the time money, etc.
This computer wasn't cheap, but it was money well spent.
Listening to her talk was time well spent.

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The Big Five was money well spent Among the five Gators that Sumrall immediately targeted to return, Baugh delivered on his new coach’s investment. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 That was time mostly well spent, so attention mostly well spent. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 That both the Red Raiders and Mustangs are here, and a program like TCU is not, speaks to the power of money well spent. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 These insights have also enabled the law firm to maintain a consistent, bilingual caller experience while helping ensure that every marketing dollar is well spent. Ryan Johnson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well spent

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“Well spent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well%20spent. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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