earmark
noun
any identifying or distinguishing mark or characteristic.
is earmarking
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present progressiveof earmark (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The company, according to Reuters, is earmarking as much as 30% of shares for retail investors and scheduling a meeting with 1,500 of them at an event in June, once its IPO roadshow kicks off.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
The maker of Tylenol and Band-Aid bandages is earmarking nearly $9 billion to settle cancer lawsuits related to its baby powder.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2023
Ghana’s government has said that it is earmarking $50 million for a research fund, but the proposal still needs parliamentary approval.
From Nature ● Sep. 2, 2018
To avoid making the same mistakes, Nigeria is earmarking assets for different purposes in a structure that mirrors older sovereign wealth funds.
From New York Times ● Oct. 25, 2011
Clariant is earmarking savings of more than 60 million francs this year.
From BusinessWeek ● Sep. 5, 2011
