allowances

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A spokesperson said MLA travel allowances were "designed to cover the general costs of travel" including vehicle taxes, insurance and maintenance.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

When we evaluated the best options for 2026, we looked at what really matters: strong security features, trustworthy privacy policies, realistic data allowances, decent speeds, user-friendly apps and transparent business practices.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Among the key updates to the program are the removal of 118 million pollution permits, or allowances, from the market by 2030, and 900 million after 2030.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

To teach kids the true value of money, Chancey advises parents to stop handing out passive allowances and instead require children to trade their own time and labor to earn it.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Making allowances in the name of helping someone stay in school is what professors do all the time.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell