appropriation
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Plagiarism can be defined as the appropriation of someone else’s words or ideas without acknowledgment or compensation.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
In announcing its initial tiny home plan in January, the VA said funds would come from a 2025 appropriation but did not specify the amount.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Congress would gain leverage over Mr. Trump only when the Defense Department runs out of discretionary funds and the president is forced to request a supplementary appropriation to continue the war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Italian luxury brand Prada has launched a limited-edition line of sandals inspired by India's traditional Kolhapuri sandals, nearly a year after it faced criticism over cultural appropriation.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
There was talk now among the directors of seeking a $10 million appropriation from Congress, but the only immediate solution was to reduce expenditures.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
With few exceptions, the limit applies to most appropriations of tax revenue, including when lawmakers put money away in the rainy day fund and other reserves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
The proposed changes would exempt deposits into the rainy day fund and a short term reserve, called the “Projected Surplus Temporary Holding Account,” from the state appropriations limit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Courts Director Robert Conrad will testify before an appropriations subcommittee this summer; members should question him about workplace conduct.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
Senate appropriations rules prevented federal funding from naming Discovery, nor Texas as its final destination, but Sen. Ted Cruz believes Texas is the ideal spot because of Houston’s ties to space history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
The statements made by Department witnesses seeking appropriations were not in accord with those contained in key publications of the Agriculture Department.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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