set aside
Example Sentences
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Also, the state’s rainy-day fund, which is designed to insulate the budget from economic downturns, requires an annual set-aside of 1.5% of estimated general fund revenue.
From Los Angeles Times
It includes the unique Stehekin Valley — inaccessible by road and, thanks to Congress’ set-aside, a rare lowland valley with an unsullied wild river and more trout, bear and deer than buildings.
From Seattle Times
He insisted he was all in favour of tackling climate change, but that the set-aside rule made no practical sense.
From BBC
A state website last updated in September showed Washington districts have yet to claim about 55% of these set-aside dollars for academic recovery.
From Seattle Times
California’s legislative analyst estimates the set-aside would generate up to $1 billion that would be prioritized for districts that serve low-income families with the greatest number of Black and Latino students.
From New York Times
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