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Example Sentences
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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
Hurriyet newspaper said the vessel had initially been earmarked to carry the haul but the plan was shelved when the ship broke down.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the board’s lone opponent of the tax, said she was concerned it was a “general” tax, meaning the money wouldn’t be earmarked for healthcare costs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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
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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