under budget

phrase

: involving less money than had been planned for
The project was completed on schedule and under budget.

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That’s just about $7 under budget for a four-person, sweet treat excursion. — Hali Smith august 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026 Dredging bids for beach repair work to be done this year along the Jersey Shore came in tens of millions of dollars under budget. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 22 July 2026 Shop the best sale finds here for a bedroom refresh that comes in under budget. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026 During its first years, the program was able to stay under budget. — Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under budget

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“Under budget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20budget. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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