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sovereign

[sov-rin, sov-er-in, suhv-] / ˈsɒv rɪn, ˈsɒv ər ɪn, ˈsʌv- /




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The Sovereign Grant provides public funding for the running costs of the monarchy.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Earlier this year, Rodríguez announced the launch of a website called Sovereign Transparency, where she said citizens can track how her administration is spending public money.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Cutting funding will see the end of a long upward trend, with the Sovereign Grant having almost trebled in real terms, taking into account inflation, in the 14 years since the grant was introduced.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

At present, for 2026-27, the Sovereign Grant currently stands at a record £137.9m, in the second of a two-year hike to pay for building work at Buckingham Palace.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Mrs. Hauser’s doorbell was made from a gold Sovereign dating back to the reign of King Edward IV. I pressed it.

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson




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