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
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
The California Dream Act passed a decade later and opened up state aid, including Cal Grants, to undocumented students.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2025
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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