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Although UN donors do sometimes earmark specific projects, the UN funding prioritises just 17 countries, among them Haiti, Syria, and Sudan.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

Based on its market share, analysts calculate that the bank could face an up to 2.0 billion-pound total charge and will need to earmark more cash to cover the difference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Tucked in a $10 billion climate bond on the November ballot is an earmark to improve drinking water quality for communities such as East Orosi.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2024

A nearby intersection with Interstate 15 has received $6 million over two years in earmark funding to untangle vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

Anderson used his power to earmark municipal funds to clean up the Black Belt’s crumbling sewers and streets.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield