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At Brunswick, maker of Sea Ray and Boston Whaler boats, executives and directors received a $35,000 annual allowance to spend on boat-related expenses and other products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Police say this cash funds the prize money and covers expenses, such as a pool of vehicles and even court costs in case the hare coursers are raided.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
To help cover his expenses, he started the Midnight Ramble, a series of concerts at “the Barn,” his house and recording studio, that attracted luminaries like Elvis Costello, Kris Kristofferson and Norah Jones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
“There are many expenses that are discretionary,” said Sebastian Gomez-Cardona, director of research, investment advice and planning at Morningstar.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
My aunt seemed to hate parting with those crisp bills she pulled from a special purse that George Bangs, the Pinkerton office manager, had supplied to cover expenses.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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