Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for block grants
Noun
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The Disneyland resort gave $1 million in grants to local nonprofits and school districts in 2024 as part of its community workforce development initiative.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025 -
During the time period some of those grants were awarded, Roberts had the power to direct where some of those taxpayer funds went as an IEDC executive vice president.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the Senate, Democrats are withholding support for a measure to keep the government funded at current levels unless Republicans extend subsidies that help some Americans pay for health care through the Affordable Care Act, which are set to expire at year's end, among other demands.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Federal housing assistance programs support more than 8 million people by providing units in public housing or subsidies that help cover the cost of rentals on the private market.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These include air traffic controllers, maintenance of navigational aids, flight standards, hazardous materials inspections, air traffic safety oversight, accident investigators, and airport inspectors.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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On the inside, the third row of seating is gone in favor of more cargo space, and an area to lie flat with sleeping bags or other nighttime aids.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fees Gainbridge annuities don't have upfront sales charges or administrative fees.—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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With annuities, the jackpot cash is essentially invested and then paid out to winners over three decades.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Data silos or inconsistent naming conventions can wreak havoc on both entitlements and invoicing.—
Griffin Parry,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Two physical editions are also available, each with different entitlements.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Property tax debacle White contends that he’s been unfairly scapegoated for county disputes including over federal funding allocations, residential and commercial property valuations and the 2025 budget freeze.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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For instance, private equity assets account for roughly 14% of US pension fund portfolios, today, European pension fund’s PE allocations are a fraction of this.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Block grants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/block%20grants. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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