earmarked
Example Sentences
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Andrew has earmarked a spot nearby he hopes will give a good view across the sea.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The purse is $40 million, cash that instead could be earmarked for 2027.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The makeshift settlement, long earmarked for demolition, was founded by residents evicted in Seoul's redevelopment drive ahead of the 1988 Olympic Games.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
The Pentagon on Wednesday earmarked more than $120 billion for contractors to step up production of Patriot missiles and long-delayed submarines to support future combat operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
About a quarter of one’s salary had to be earmarked for voluntary subscriptions, which were so numerous that it was difficult to keep track of them.
From "1984" by George Orwell
