earmark

Example Sentences

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This - along with plans for a tax on private jet flights earmarked for 2028 - continues the Scottish government's approach of asking those who are better off to pay more towards public services.

From BBC

An initial £1.1bn has been earmarked for design and preparation.

From BBC

It was an admission from England that the Bashir experiment had failed because his bowling collapsed on the tour for which he was earmarked.

From BBC

Several firms including Elliott’s affiliate Amber Energy placed bids for Citgo, with the sale proceeds earmarked for certain creditors of the refiner’s ultimate owner, the Venezuelan government.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC