earmark
noun
any identifying or distinguishing mark or characteristic.
had earmarked
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past perfectof earmark.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Wrobleski’s first outing of 2026 was in relief, but the Dodgers had earmarked him as their sixth starter for the second turn in the rotation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
According to planning applications, Kylie had earmarked the parcel to serve as the location of an enormous 18,000-square-foot property that would offer her additional privacy and more room for her family to enjoy.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
The group is unlikely to put to use the $8 billion it had earmarked for mergers and acquisitions, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
England had earmarked this match as a potential title decider before the start of the Six Nations, but defeats by Scotland, Ireland and Italy have left them fifth in the table.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
"It seemed a shame," concluded the witness, "to waste such a beautiful day, but I had earmarked the twenty-second for the job, so we went through with it."
From Berry And Co. by Dornford Yates
