Spending ˈspendɪŋ Government Public Increase Noun Increase/Cut/Reduce Chancellor

• to increase/cut/reduce spending
• the chancellor was urged to cut taxes to boost consumer spending.
• government/federal spending
• defence/military spending

spending

1. the amount of money that is spent by a government, an organization or a person
• SEE ALSO deficit spending
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• to increase/cut/reduce spending
• The Chancellor was urged to cut taxes to boost consumer spending.
• government/federal spending
• defence/military spending
• More spending on education was promised.
• public pressure for increased spending on health and education
• He went on a spending spree with his father's credit card.
• The government then had to impose severe spending cuts.
• Balancing the budget will mean significant cuts in spending.
• a spending bill/review
• spending plans/decisions
• an increase in spending on the provision of public services
• Other companies are slashing capital spending.
• the growing spending power of minority groups

Extra Examples

• A military spending bill is currently being considered in Congress.
• The president wants to increase discretionary spending by 4 per cent.
• The boys went on a two-day spending spree with the stolen credit cards.
• The government will finance its spending through taxes.
• There has been an increase in total government spending.
• Three quarters of all federal spending goes to Social Security.
• her husband's extravagant spending habits
• This government wants to keep a tight rein on public spending.
• Total spending has risen by just 1.3 per cent.