earmark

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And he told AFP on Friday that Kyiv wants European troops -- earmarked to be deployed in Ukraine in case of a halt in fighting -- to be positioned close to the front.

From Barron's

Renovation works continue on nearby Marsh Farm, which has been earmarked as his future home.

From BBC

Millions of dollars Tennessee GOP Rep. Chuck Fleischmann scored in earmarks in this year’s appropriations bills—the largest total in the House.

From The Wall Street Journal

However much of the spending would be on the "30 or so" projects already earmarked or in train as well maintaining the island's existing assets.

From BBC

A tenth of that sum was earmarked for farmers and livestock breeders.

From Barron's