slush fund
Example Sentences
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Even before the grants are awarded, Republicans in Congress have taken aim at the green bank, calling it a taxpayer-funded “slush fund” ripe for abuse.
From Seattle Times
“South Sudanese admit in private that their country is essentially a slush fund,” said Alan Boswell, a South Sudan expert at the International Crisis Group.
From New York Times
McKean said that, without transparency, such leftover money can turn into a “slush fund” for a governor.
From Seattle Times
Officers say the couple are likely to have built up a "considerable slush fund" which could allow them to live off-grid for some time.
From BBC
Ms Marten has inherited wealth and officers say they are likely to have built up a "considerable slush fund" that could allow them to live off grid for some time.
From BBC
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