- plural of appropriation.
appropriations
Example Sentences
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Washington usually responds to munitions shortages with new appropriations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
It cleared the Senate’s appropriations committee this month and heads to a Senate vote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Lawmakers did put money toward new cool beds in the last supplemental appropriations bill.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
With few exceptions, the limit applies to most appropriations of tax revenue, including money that lawmakers tuck away into the rainy day fund and other reserves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 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
