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as in statements
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
why is the electric bill so high this month?
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as in notes
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
the $5 bill has a picture of Abraham Lincoln on the front
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as in posters
a sheet bearing an announcement for posting in a public place
posted a bill advertising the new play
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as in expenses
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
although they were all working adults, their parents still insisted on paying the bill whenever they went out to eat
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as in laws
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the legislative committee endorsed a bill that would strengthen consumer protections
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Recent Examples of bills
Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Andy Baker-White, the senior director of state health policy for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, said the bipartisan support for bills targeting food dyes and ultraprocessed food struck him as unusual.
—Alan Greenblatt, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
After its failure, Wiener looked for compromises and championed other bills aimed at increasing housing supply.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
These bad bills —- and a handful of others — represent the worst kind of nostalgia, a push to return to a time when developers could bulldoze trees and fill in wetlands to build their monuments to greed.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Pritzker last week signed energy legislation backing the use of large-scale battery storage and helping make wind and solar power more effective, a move Democrats say will eventually lower costs but Republicans note will add surcharges to consumers’ bills.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Grace plans to use any earnings from Quinn’s sale to cover expenses of his upkeep, such as grain and veterinary bills.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
The House passed the first minibus, comprising the Commerce, Justice, and Science, Energy and Water, and the Interior and Environment bills, last week.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 Jan. 2026
This is designed more like a wallet, with a pouch to slip your passport in as well as external pockets to stash a few essential cards and bills.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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Surgeons could sell their unpaid medical bills to Blake or one of his medical funding company contacts for 20 percent of the face value.
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Participants dress head-to-toe in pink tutus and wigs, pets sport pink ribbons, and there’s even a Pink Soup Parade, complete with stilt walkers, marching bands, and dancers.—
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Feed pets indoors whenever possible.—
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This was one of the most emotional Letterman broadcasts ever, but Zevon did his best to keep things light.—
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The game broadcasts on Fox, which is available to stream online with Hulu + Live TV.—
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Now, the big question for analysts seems to be when, not if, Abivax announces a deal.—
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The third bill from Schroer would require a professional sports team that announces plans to relocate to another state to charge an extra $50 on every ticket sold and an additional 5% charge on all purchases inside the stadium.—
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Above and Beyond's website advertises services in at least eight states.—
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What if a store advertises returns but denies them anyway?—
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Amazon frequently discounts its own products so check for the latest prices.—
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Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers.—
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The Goats and Soda blog publishes hundreds of stories each year about global health news, about fighting poverty, about daily life in the Global South.—
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CoComelon publishes music videos for songs your kid probably hasn’t heard before on its YouTube channel each week.—
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Then, in December, the full-scale review of the Duke of Sussex’s security by the official body that assesses how royals and VIPs are guarded commenced.—
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This will be the first time a crew assesses the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft for human use.—
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The clip, shared by Sarah Ingle (@saraheingle), a dedicated dog fosterer, shows seven-month-old Cookie Crisps nestled in her arms while Ingle gently pats her bottom.—
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As a matter of fact, pats on the back are probably very few and far between.—
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“Bills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bills. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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