appropriation

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Set in 1930s Mississippi, “Sinners” is a tale of vampires and blues music, cultural appropriation and the enduring relevance of Black art.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The Mexican government has taken on famous brands such as Adidas, Shein, Zara and Carolina Herrera for the alleged cultural appropriation of traditional designs.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

He said that DOE buying modest amounts of crude might be a way to motivate lawmakers, who are in the midst of an appropriation fight, to expand funding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Penn State asked for, and was approved to receive, some $410.5 million in state appropriation funding for the 2026-’27 year.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 13, 2025

The directors of the Exposition Company did decide to seek a direct appropriation from Congress, but their request triggered a congressional investigation of the fair’s expenditures.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson