earmark
noun
any identifying or distinguishing mark or characteristic.
has earmarked
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present perfectof earmark (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Andrew has earmarked a spot nearby he hopes will give a good view across the sea.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Berlin has earmarked hundreds of billions of euros for rearmament over the coming decade, exempting most defence spending from strict constitutional borrowing limits.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
The company has earmarked half a billion dollars for its U.S. growth out of a broader $13 billion global expansion budget over the next five years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Lloyds, as the largest car-finance provider in the country through its Black Horse brand, has earmarked 1.95 billion pounds in total for the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
He looked at her benignly, like a monarch of finance who has earmarked a million or two for the benefit of a deserving charity.
From Jill the Reckless by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
