state aid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of state aid
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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But the high borrowing costs have hit businesses across the board, with large corporations laying off staff and seeking state aid, while some smaller businesses have been forced to close.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
In Sweden, the government ran a reverse state aid auction when it was deciding which companies would get financing for projects, said Rylander.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Researchers at the International Monetary Fund have estimated that market distortions from state aid such as cash subsidies and tax breaks for businesses have reduced China’s GDP by as much as 2%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Last year, the state’s community colleges had 1.2 million fake applicants, leading to roughly $8.4 million and more than $2.7 million in stolen federal and state aid, respectively.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2026
Too high, it was true, for an island family without state aid to contemplate, but low enough for me to dream and work toward.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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