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Over the past five years, it has earmarked about $23 billion to support development of a sustainable semiconductor system in India.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
“The scheme under investigation revolved around contracts worth approximately 2.45 billion pesos with the agency responsible for federal prisons, funds earmarked for the security of the country’s prison system.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Robert M. Ball, who served as Social Security commissioner from 1962 to 1973, proposed an estate-tax exemption of $3.5 million and a 45% tax rate, with all revenue generated earmarked for the program.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
The drones earmarked for Fiji will be deployed next year, officials said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 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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