seed money
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of seed money
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Treasury Department officials said on the same day that the $1,000 seed money would begin to show up in accounts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
In addition, some 25 million children ages 10 and under are eligible for $250 in seed money provided by a donation from tech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife, Susan.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
Researchers calculated what could happen if every newborn child in high-poverty census tracts received seed money in the accounts but made no extra contributions over 18 years.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Nearly 1.5 million of those accounts were for babies eligible for the $1,000 in government seed money.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
“Now then, as promised, we should discuss putting together a small group of backers to invest seed money in your show.”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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