earmarked
Example Sentences
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The money had been earmarked for programs focused on immigrants, refugees, civil rights, climate change and children.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
What they got this year is $6 million, with $2.5 million earmarked for compensation, according to Flick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
John Cavanagh, who lives behind River Street on Mitchell Drive, has concerns even though his home is not earmarked for demolition.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
It called for $37 million, $2.4 million of which was earmarked for repair and restoration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Strauss was saying: “The problem, Mr. Raynor, is getting sufficient funds to work on projects like these, without having strings tied to the money. When amounts are earmarked for specific purposes, we can’t really operate.”
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
