earmarked
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Billions of dollars have been earmarked for it.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The 70‑acre site closed at the end of 2025 after being earmarked for a development of more than 1,000 homes.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
An email to the branch, obtained through a freedom of information request, indicated challenges "in relation to the use of our funding for capital costs" as opposed to the schemes they had been earmarked for.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Last month, Blakespear sent a letter to the chair of the Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review requesting $48.8 million to implement the legislation, with $25 million earmarked for addressing wolf encounters.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Only a thin trickle of food was coming into King's Landing, most of it earmarked for castle and garrison.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
![]()