allowance

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Michelle said she spent more than 90 hours a week caring - the carer's allowance is £83.30 which is available to anyone who provides at least 35 hours of care a week.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The benefits ranged from universal credit, pension credit to carer's allowance and warm homes discount.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Michelle Rees, 45, from Crynant, Neath Port Talbot, said the carer's allowance she received left her unable to afford to eat breakfast.

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

And sixth, when Wednesday morning came around and I walked in with a bag of five cream puffs—which was as far as a one-week allowance stretches—it was pretty clear that I was doomed.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt