allowances
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It earlier updated policies for p-cards, vehicle allowances and travel, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
A spokesperson said MLA travel allowances were "designed to cover the general costs of travel" including vehicle taxes, insurance and maintenance.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
When we evaluated the best options for 2026, we looked at what really matters: strong security features, trustworthy privacy policies, realistic data allowances, decent speeds, user-friendly apps and transparent business practices.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
The program forces major polluters to pay for their share of emissions by buying allowances at auctions or being granted them for free.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
With the twenty-five cents apiece that Dad gave Mary Alice and me, we could each buy five Nehis during our week, if we could slip off from Grandma long enough to get our allowances spent.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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