earmarked
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Its steelmaking coal assets were earmarked for sale as part of a restructuring effort started after it fended off a takeover bid from rival BHP Group in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The money was earmarked for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
The money in the accounts is earmarked for their future children.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
"But African heads of states are allocating monies towards health and finding innovative ways of doing that: earmarked taxes, special levies... There is a willingness to invest," she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Citra looked to Rowan, who sat with two empty seats on either side of him, for they were still earmarked for the dead.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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