allowance
Example Sentences
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James Jones and his wife Christine, like millions of other pensioners, have seen their winter fuel payment reinstated following a government U-turn on restricting the allowance.
From BBC
Giving yourself a bit of wiggle room in the form of a monthly “fun” allowance can also help you remain consistent, Shafransky said.
From MarketWatch
That allowance was made to account for a small overage that may help ensure that patients don’t run out.
Santa Anita, however, has hiked its purses this meeting for maiden and allowance races.
From Los Angeles Times
It retains the provision that workers not given jobs within 15 days are entitled to an unemployment allowance.
From BBC
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