within budget

phrase

: not spending more money than had been planned for

We're still within budget.

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Which hotel is close enough to the destination but still within budget? — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Ultimately, though, staying within budget is key. — Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 The Lake County Health Department will seek approval Tuesday from the Lake County Council to adjust employee salaries, within budget, as the department undergoes a reorganization. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 But construction projects, especially new infrastructure, tend to be delivered on time and within budget, Denis-Jacob said. — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for within budget

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