earmark
noun
any identifying or distinguishing mark or characteristic.
earmarked
Example Sentences
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Despite a record £22bn earmarked for water company environmental improvements by 2030, the overall picture has changed little since 2019.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The purse is $40 million, cash that instead could be earmarked for 2027.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The makeshift settlement, long earmarked for demolition, was founded by residents evicted in Seoul's redevelopment drive ahead of the 1988 Olympic Games.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
The remaining $35,000 could come from investment withdrawals or other assets earmarked for discretionary spending.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Although originally earmarked for shipyard workers and defense employees like Dorothy, the neighborhood was starting to attract Negroes from all income classes.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
