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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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
Chevron has earmarked $7 billion in spending on offshore developments around the world this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
The authority, which spent £2.1m on the voucher scheme last year, has earmarked about £1m annually for emergency support, including food.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
In this campaign, there is no weapon more powerful than television, which has earmarked the Thanksgiving to New Year’s window for holiday-themed programming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2024
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
