allowance

Example Sentences

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Football Association rules state that "all items of jewellery are forbidden and must be removed", with no allowances made.

From BBC

On Sunday, the government announced a monthly allowance for every citizen to alleviate economic pressure, equivalent to around 3.5 percent of the average monthly wage.

From Barron's

Along with 10 other recommendations, the report has called for an increase in both personal allowances and tax thresholds in and attempt to "stimulate the economy" during the ongoing cost of living crisis.

From BBC

Her construction project has begun and she hopes to move in by August -- before the $4,000 monthly rent she pays for a furnished apartment exhausts the housing allowance from her insurance.

From Barron's

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