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But local journalist Mustafa Canka, who has tracked the project for years, said previous estimates put the cost of restarting the salt industry and preserving the salina at almost five times the earmarked amount.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Wrobleski’s first outing of 2026 was in relief, but the Dodgers had earmarked him as their sixth starter for the second turn in the rotation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
According to planning applications, Jenner had earmarked the parcel to serve as the location of an enormous 18,000-square-foot property that would offer her additional privacy and more room for her family to enjoy.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
According to the UK government's Living Costs and Food Survey, external, the proportion of total spending earmarked for food has halved in the 60 years to 2016 from 33% to just 16%.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Only a thin trickle of food was coming into King's Landing, most of it earmarked for castle and garrison.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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