sinking fund

Example Sentences

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And if you haven’t already, start saving for the holidays by setting up a sinking fund.

From Salon

Some donors are funding candidates and state parties directly, while others are sinking funds into state-level groups that are pushing out direct mail and digital ads.

From Washington Post

Just keep in mind: Put money into sinking funds based on priority and necessity.

From Seattle Times

A sinking fund holds money that’s earmarked for a specific goal or expense.

From Seattle Times

The company will set up a sinking fund governed by an advisory committee for the remediation effort, which will be reviewed when depleted.

From Reuters