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Wrobleski’s first outing of 2026 was in relief, but the Dodgers had earmarked him as their sixth starter for the second turn in the rotation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The appeals court ruled Tuesday that Le Pen illegally used millions of euros in EU funding that was earmarked for assistants helping lawmakers in the European Parliament with their work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
This is the largest increase in defence spending since the Cold War in the 1980s, with £270bn earmarked for defence over the next four years.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
According to planning applications, Jenner had earmarked the parcel to serve as the location of an enormous 18,000-square-foot property that would offer her additional privacy and more room for her family to enjoy.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
About a quarter of one’s salary had to be earmarked for voluntary subscriptions, which were so numerous that it was difficult to keep track of them.
From "1984" by George Orwell
