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overspend
[ oh-ver-spend ]
verb (used without object)
- to spend more than one can afford:
Receiving a small inheritance, she began to overspend alarmingly.
overspend
verb
- to spend in excess of (one's desires or what one can afford or is allocated)
- tr; usually passive to wear out; exhaust
noun
- the amount by which someone or something is overspent
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of overspend1
Example Sentences
At rallies and events across the country, Poilievre has honed in on issues like housing, crime and the high cost of living, while criticising the Liberals for government overspending.
The organisation which represents the 32 boroughs in the capital has revealed they overspent by £330m last year.
Surveys indicate that most Americans believe the country overspends on foreign aid.
Last year, Mr Murphy said his service charge reached £4,000 after residents received an "unexpected" additional bill due to a company overspend.
Financial losses from the pandemic, the dual writers and actors strikes in 2023 and overspending during the so-called streaming wars meant that companies were already looking for ways to cut costs.
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