sinking fund
Example Sentences
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And if you haven’t already, start saving for the holidays by setting up a sinking fund.
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2024
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 holds money that’s earmarked for a specific goal or expense.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2022
The sinking fund should provide the council with a cushion to get through the next couple of years.
From Reuters • Jun. 24, 2020
"Add to this what may be done by throwing in the aid of western lands and other articles as a sinking fund, and our prospect is really a bright one."
From Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism by Chinard, Gilbert
