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set-asides

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plural of set-aside

as in subsidies

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From arena subsidies and homelessness policy to data centers and affordable housing, candidates across the Sacramento region are making statements that could shape voters’ choices.

— Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
In the 2025 draft report obtained by the Herald, FDOT argued that the state’s EV charging network was flourishing, thanks to private market investments, and didn’t need additional government subsidies.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of subsidies

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The hack has not affected disbursement or eligibility of grants or scholarships administered through the website, according to the department.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Researchers pursuing large grants need help preparing proposals, managing awards, navigating compliance requirements and coordinating with other institutions.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

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For Japan, the 44 weeks of the individual parental leave entitlements for the mother must be used simultaneously with the father if both parents are to use the entirety of their entitlement.

— Megan Kuykendoll, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
All the austerity options—cutting spending, reforming entitlements, or raising taxes are measures politicians are reluctant to embrace before an election.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

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Among family offices established more than 20 years ago, nearly half have alternative allocations above 40%, compared to 32% for newer family offices, according to the survey.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Commitments for the deal are due this week and lenders are still in discussion about allocations, so details about the financing could change.

— Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of allocations

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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

Definition of annuities

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The deal, however, remains subject to congressional authorization and appropriations.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
The Chicago Democrat is majority caucus appropriations leader in the Senate and was instrumental in passing the controversial SAFE-T Act, which eliminated cash bail, in 2021.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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