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Recent Examples of sinking fund
The Innovation Grant money could finance that sinking fund, according to Ruggini.
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 17 Nov. 2025
The other proposal will authorize 3 mills for 10 years, starting July 1, 2026, to create a building and site sinking fund for school buildings; school security improvements; technology; student transportation, and maintenance of student transportation vehicles.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
For those who attend multiple weddings per year, a wedding guest sinking fund is probably a good idea.
—Nerdwallet, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Anyone who does qualify for student loan forgiveness could use a sinking fund to pay your taxes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Start a sinking fund This time of year can be expensive because everything piles up at once.
—Emmie Martin, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
In Royal Oak, voters decisively approved the renewal of a millage that funds the school district's sinking fund.
—Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press, 9 Nov. 2022
But sinking funds into that pipeline would be a major gamble.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2013
Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 17 Nov. 2025
The other proposal will authorize 3 mills for 10 years, starting July 1, 2026, to create a building and site sinking fund for school buildings; school security improvements; technology; student transportation, and maintenance of student transportation vehicles.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
For those who attend multiple weddings per year, a wedding guest sinking fund is probably a good idea.
—Nerdwallet, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Anyone who does qualify for student loan forgiveness could use a sinking fund to pay your taxes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Start a sinking fund This time of year can be expensive because everything piles up at once.
—Emmie Martin, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
In Royal Oak, voters decisively approved the renewal of a millage that funds the school district's sinking fund.
—Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press, 9 Nov. 2022
But sinking funds into that pipeline would be a major gamble.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinking fund
Noun
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The City Council directed the city auditor to review its contracts with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness, an agency that has received city funds to support efforts around homelessness.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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The recovery in achievement rates in the highest poverty districts, the report notes, seems to largely be due to federal relief funds given to state and local governments that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
16 May 2026
Noun
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In other words, that nest egg would translate into a retirement income of roughly $19,000 a year.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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The nutritional nest egg is held together with a sprinkle of good fats and calcium-rich foods.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On and Off the Avenue Rachel Syme hunts for vintage treasure.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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In the series, an ex-treasure-hunter and descendent of a famous pirate uncovers a lost diary that could lead to the mysterious and powerful Emperor’s Stone.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Noun
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condominium deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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While small companies going out of business and leaving some customers empty handed can happen, the transactions are typically for much smaller amounts, such as deposits on furniture, according to Rheingold.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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“Sinking fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinking%20fund. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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