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annuity

noun

ə-ˈnü-ə-tē

Definition of annuity

as in subsidy

a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action his grandfather's will provided him with an annuity of $5,000 a year to be used for school expenses

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Recent Examples of annuity While some annuities can have high fees and limit growth compared to investing on your own, annuities guarantee a steady income stream for retirement — something investing on your own may not provide. — Liz Knueven,kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 Buying annuities when rates are high can also provide a larger regular payout. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026 With a single-life immediate annuity, payments continue for the annuitant's lifetime. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for annuity

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Traditional oil and gas majors sank, while solar and green energy stocks surged, driven by expectations that a Democratic Congress will resume pushing subsidies for them.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
When those federal subsidies expired at the end of last year, millions saw their monthly premium bills double or even triple — forcing about 3 million people to walk away from their coverage altogether.

— Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of subsidy

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West Palm Beach’s Community Redevelopment Agency has committed up to $21 million for infrastructure and redevelopment reimbursements, plus $1 million more in grants for business build-outs.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
The grant will support efforts to help survivors secure and maintain safe housing.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of grant

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Can't be required to create a military allotment to get the loan.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2026
Overlapping labels include allotment chic, young fogey and gardencore, all drawing on traditional countryside style, with figures like Monty Don serving as inspiration.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of allotment

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