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Example Sentences
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Billions of dollars have been earmarked for it.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The “Made in China 2025” plan released in 2015 that caused so much consternation in the West earmarked 10 industries for self-sufficiency.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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
The money was earmarked for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
Only a thin trickle of food was coming into King's Landing, most of it earmarked for castle and garrison.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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