state aid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of state aid
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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The European Commission approved the move, but Irish no-frills carrier Ryanair and German airline Condor brought legal action, claiming this broke state aid rules.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
It would buy time to implement a budget task force’s recommendations, such as pursuing more state aid and better government efficiency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
In California, where community colleges have faced an onslaught of fake applications that steal federal and state aid dollars, administrators are using AI to tackle fraud.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026
But unlike previous years, where state aid budgets, grants and other forms of concessional finance dominated negotiations, talks at this year’s conference headed in a new direction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025
Despite their protests, all the other churches did the same with the exception of the Roman Catholics, the Seventh-Day Adventists, and the United Jewish Reform Congregation — who soldiered on without state aid.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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