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disbursement

[dis-burs-muhnt] / dɪsˈbɜrs mənt /


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In January 2025, the OMB released a memo that ordered all federal agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all federal financial assistance.”

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

“We remain committed to helping facilitate the timely disbursement of insurance proceeds as requirements are met.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

The latest agreement, once approved by the IMF's board, will clear the way for disbursement of around $6.1 million.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

There’s also a 4.228% origination fee for these loans, which is deducted proportionately from each loan disbursement.

From MarketWatch May 15, 2026

It’s serious,” declared Bess, putting her mind to the matter of the disbursement of her chum’s windfall.

From Nan Sherwood at Lakeview Hall Or the Mystery of the Haunted Boathouse by Annie Roe Carr

Many people ladder their CDs for monthly, quarterly or yearly disbursements so they can continually refill their coffers without having to worry about stock-market volatility.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

The money would consist primarily of disbursements from the Federal Emergency Management Agency flagged for communities hit by the fires, part of a $33.9-billion wildfire relief funding request made by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

Outside of monetary policy, inflation impacts mortgage rates for homeowners, eligibility for school lunch subsidies, Social Security disbursements, and more.

From Slate Apr. 24, 2026

In some cases this will involve adjusting existing loan programs, including by accelerating disbursements or providing additional financing.

From Barron's Apr. 9, 2026

The vivid account of this last expedition given in his diary contrasts with the usual dry entries of interviews and disbursements.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various




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