earmarked
Example Sentences
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A NZ$150 million strategic fuel reserve has been put in place, with an additional NZ$450 million earmarked for temporary support if supplies worsen.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
In 2020, Donald announced a $75 million gift from the family, earmarked for the communications school.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
They have been earmarked for possible clearance at the taxpayers' expense as part of the government's waste crime action plan.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The former reality TV star’s campaign made 10 separate payments to the L.A. hotel over the period, including nearly $14,900 earmarked for “Candidate Travel, Lodging and Meals” and an additional approximately $600 for “Fundraising Events.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Peru had little money to spend on archaeology, and almost all of it was earmarked for the magnificent stone ruins in the mountains.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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