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
Most of the revenue would be earmarked for healthcare programs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
The money was earmarked for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
"But African heads of states are allocating monies towards health and finding innovative ways of doing that: earmarked taxes, special levies... There is a willingness to invest," she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
But soon all her earnings, from clerking at Dickson’s Pharmacy to waitressing at the Eat’n Park, were earmarked for a camera, and she spent hours poring over Mr. Wilkinson’s camera catalogs and photography magazines.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
![]()