sinking fund
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Curo said the extra money was primarily to increase the block's sinking fund, which acts as a long-term savings account for building costs.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
She does this by contributing a little bit of money every month into a "sinking fund" - a pot of money set aside for a specific purpose.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
To grow your money before the holiday rush, consider parking your sinking fund in high-yield savings accounts that often let you earn up to 5% APY.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2024
A sinking fund is a savings account dedicated to a particular expense that you fund gradually through regular payments.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2022
To clear off or extinguish, as a debt, usually by means of a sinking fund.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster
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