earmarked

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Czech 26th seed Mensik has long been earmarked as a talent who can provide a credible challenge to the duopoly of Sinner and Alcaraz.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

A NZ$150 million strategic fuel reserve has been put in place, with an additional NZ$450 million earmarked for temporary support if supplies worsen.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The former reality TV star’s campaign made 10 separate payments to the L.A. hotel over the period, including nearly $14,900 earmarked for “Candidate Travel, Lodging and Meals” and an additional approximately $600 for “Fundraising Events.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Billions of dollars have been earmarked for it.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

But soon all her earnings, from clerking at Dickson’s Pharmacy to waitressing at the Eat’n Park, were earmarked for a camera, and she spent hours poring over Mr. Wilkinson’s camera catalogs and photography magazines.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng