appropriation

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The Mexican government has taken on famous brands such as Adidas, Shein, Zara and Carolina Herrera for the alleged cultural appropriation of traditional designs.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

At one extreme of the debate are those who consider it the ultimate form of cultural appropriation; at the other, adoptive parents who thought they were performing a selfless act.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The Washington Post also quoted Bobby Kogan of the Center for American Progress saying the transfer raises serious questions under the Anti-Deficiency Act, which limits spending without congressional appropriation.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2025

Penn State asked for, and was approved to receive, some $410.5 million in state appropriation funding for the 2026-’27 year.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 13, 2025

Despite the lack of state funds, federal money continued to trickle into Alabama, and in 1961 the legislature was again persuaded to make a small appropriation.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson