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The second seed, 29, has long been earmarked as a future Grand Slam champion but despite reaching finals at three of the four majors, he is still searching for a maiden title.

From BBC • May 31, 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

Billions of dollars have been earmarked for it.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

To make sure these properties were constant throughout the park, Burnham had his chief engineer, Abraham Gottlieb, test locations earmarked for other buildings.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson