rainy day fund
Example Sentences
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The couple now has what they call a "rainy day fund" for any future treatment for Tilly.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Then, Councilmember David Penaloza proposed taking the $1 million from the city’s rainy day fund, but city staff explained that the process for pulling from the reserves would require additional meetings and votes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025
The county, with a roughly $48-billion budget, also is relying on special bonds as well as on draining its rainy day fund.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025
As Maryland lawmakers reached the end of their legislative session Monday, a measure authorizing use of the state’s rainy day fund to help port employees had strong support and was expected to pass.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024
He strictly adhered to his determination not to touch the "rainy day fund."
From Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley by Maniates, Belle Kanaris
