earmarked

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They have been earmarked for possible clearance at the taxpayers' expense as part of the government's waste crime action plan.

From BBC • May 22, 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

Revenue was earmarked to help struggling renters and build low-income housing as the nation’s second-largest city was dealing with a spiraling homelessness crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The extra spending cash wouldn’t be strictly earmarked for education, but the teachers’ union would benefit since the measure would require some of it to fund teacher raises and to hire more teachers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

He had never before spent a needless penny, since all money had been earmarked for his bookstore.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck