well spent

phrase

: worth having been used : worth the time money, etc.
This computer wasn't cheap, but it was money well spent.
Listening to her talk was time well spent.

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That was time mostly well spent, so attention mostly well spent. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 That both the Red Raiders and Mustangs are here, and a program like TCU is not, speaks to the power of money well spent. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 These insights have also enabled the law firm to maintain a consistent, bilingual caller experience while helping ensure that every marketing dollar is well spent. — Ryan Johnson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 On Tuesday, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, D-Hollister, said the money was well spent. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well spent

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“Well spent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well%20spent. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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