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allowance

[uh-lou-uhns] / əˈlaʊ əns /




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Paul Cézanne had an allowance that allowed him to paint, while Theo van Gogh helped to support his brother Vincent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The UK government, which provides the allowance, has been asked to comment.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Multiple purchases can be made during the assigned two-day window until the maximum ticket allowance has been reached.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Your father made sure you earned your allowance, and you got your first sense of what it was like to contribute to the household and — critically — be a stakeholder.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 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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