appropriated

Example Sentences

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Adequately treating the sewage on both sides of the border would cost an estimated $1 billion; Congress has appropriated more than $300 million so far.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

In Nuuk, civil society is treading carefully, afraid that their words will be appropriated by Washington.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Any funds would have to be appropriated by Congress, and acquiring Greenland by treaty would require support from two-thirds of the Senate - which experts say would be difficult to secure.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

“I look forward to the Office of Inspector General’s thorough review of this matter and will continue to urge that these critical, congressionally appropriated grants are reinstated.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

The king had appropriated Ser Raymun's audience chamber, and that was where Ned found them.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin