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allowance

[uh-lou-uhns] / əˈlaʊ əns /




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Within weeks, he found he was hitting weekly usage limits imposed by the company, blowing through 15% of his weekly allowance in one five-hour sprint, the lawsuit said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

When he turns 67, he will also earn an additional retirement allowance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

These included beefed-up time allowance tools for children, with special attention on social media and games.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Under Stormont expenses rules, MLAs can claim an annual travel allowance for journeys to Parliament Buildings.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

American soldiers receive an allowance for their uniforms, and it is now possible for American military women to purchase approved boots made to fit their feet.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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