earmarked

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Hurriyet newspaper said the vessel had initially been earmarked to carry the haul but the plan was shelved when the ship broke down.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Comcast earmarked over 5 billion pounds for construction over an estimated five years and an extra billion pounds for the resort’s first decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the board’s lone opponent of the tax, said she was concerned it was a “general” tax, meaning the money wouldn’t be earmarked for healthcare costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

Although originally earmarked for shipyard workers and defense employees like Dorothy, the neighborhood was starting to attract Negroes from all income classes.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly