within budget

phrase

: not spending more money than had been planned for
We're still within budget.

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The team said the construction firm will be responsible for ensuring the project remains on schedule, within budget and aligned with the owner’s goals. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for within budget

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“Within budget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20budget. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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