earmark
noun
any identifying or distinguishing mark or characteristic.
have earmarked
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present perfectof earmark.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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Organisers have earmarked 28 July as the next possible date for the mass lift-off of around 50 balloons.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2024
Overall, German state and federal governments have earmarked €13.2 billion for investment in about two dozen projects to develop hydrogen.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
The city and school district, which have earmarked more than $100 million in taxpayer funds for the project, want private investment as well.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2023
But some districts have earmarked money for Black students: Los Angeles Unified operates a Black Student Achievement Plan and has also diverted funds from school police to support Black students.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
"We have earmarked 70% of this investment for the energy transition space. We are already the world’s largest solar player, and we intend to do far more."
From Reuters ● Sep. 27, 2022
