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disbursement

[dis-burs-muhnt] / dɪsˈbɜrs mənt /


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“Given the long time horizon of 25 years and the relatively low disbursement rate of 4%, the portfolio has the leeway to take on more risk,” he says.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

The money he is seeking was also covered by a disbursement he was supposed to be given on his 30th birthday, in September 2023, more than two years before the murders, according to his lawyers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

"Nepal is actually driving us into how the fund is going to look like when it comes to rapid disbursement modalities," said Brenda Mwale, outreach lead at the Loss and Damage Collaboration.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

The plan, including the eligibility, application, approval, disbursement, control and audit requirements, will be finalised by the Fifa council at its next meeting in December 2026.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

And he shall direct and instruct his Grand Exchequer as to the appropriation and disbursement he shall make of the revenue of the Order that comes to his hands.

From Ku Klux Klan Its Origin, Growth and Disbandment by J. C. Lester

Molina’s responsibilities in the nonprofit included co-signing checks, keeping records of receipts and expenditures, making disbursements approved by the board, receiving dues and providing financial statements to the board, according to the indictment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

Outside of monetary policy, inflation impacts mortgage rates for homeowners, eligibility for school lunch subsidies, Social Security disbursements, and more.

From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026

In some cases this will involve adjusting existing loan programs, including by accelerating disbursements or providing additional financing.

From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026

A solid result should help steady sentiment and accelerate IMF disbursements under its $44 billion program, which has become the backbone of Argentina’s financing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025

The disbursements of the National Committee covered general organizing and strike expenses, such as commissary, legal, rent, printing, salaries, etc.

From The Great Steel Strike and its Lessons by William Z. Foster


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