allowance
Example Sentences
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Paul Cézanne had an allowance that allowed him to paint, while Theo van Gogh helped to support his brother Vincent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The personal allowance - the amount a person can earn before they start paying income tax - is set by the UK government.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Michelle said the Welsh government needed to put pressure on the UK government, which makes decisions on the carer's allowance, to help support people in Wales.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Multiple purchases can be made during the assigned two-day window until the maximum ticket allowance has been reached.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The facts: Fig was still at home, where he belonged; insulin could help him get better; treatment cost more than my allowance.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing allowance
Christopher Columbus' Diary: The First Voyage
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 16
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