Rising government spending on infrastructure and education boosted economic growth, even when transfer payments were excluded.

The government's plan to increase deficit spending during the recession aimed to jump-start hiring and consumer demand.

When we're on long drives, he usually spends a penny at the next service station so he won't be uncomfortable.

When the interview ran over, Maria quietly slipped out, saying she was spending a penny.

After reviewing the budget, we decided to cut back on discretionary spendings to protect essential services.

He put his spending-money into a separate envelope to avoid overspending.

Ever since he got that bonus, he seems to spend money like water, buying expensive gadgets every week.

You found a crumpled five-dollar bill on the sidewalk—don't spend it all in one place.

My brother is a reckless spender who never saves for the future.

Only the spendable portion of my savings was available for emergency expenses.