earmark
noun
any identifying or distinguishing mark or characteristic.
has been earmarking
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present perfect progressiveof earmark (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But even without that knowledge, it has been earmarking ever-increasing chunks of raw materials for defense.
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