appropriated

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More than $100 million in congressionally appropriated funds awarded to scholars, writers, archivists, and researchers across the country was snatched up in three days.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Under federal law, funds appropriated by Congress cannot be used to prevent a member of Congress from entering or inspecting a detention facility operated by or for Homeland Security.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

When Congress appropriated the $150 million, only one group—America250—was planning celebrations for the semiquincentennial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 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

Fame has seized her and appropriated her, name, barn, cows and all.”

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy