appropriations

Example Sentences

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Ideally Congress would fund the U.S. military through regular appropriations that give the services and weapons makers predictable and stable funding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

And there was an incident this week while McConnell was chairing his defense appropriations subcommittee hearing.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

“Today, we find ourselves past the higher education committee and in appropriations once again.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Congress is given the power to “raise and support Armies,” but that power is hedged with limits, including the requirement that appropriations for the army be renewed every two years.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The statements made by Department witnesses seeking appropriations were not in accord with those contained in key publications of the Agriculture Department.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson