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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 federal voucher program, known in government language as Section 8, already had been seriously short of funds, with thousands of people on a yearslong waiting list to receive aid.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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All this in an environment where politicians like Jeff Bridges (running for state treasurer who lives in the Cherry Creek school district) whine and snivel about his associates in the teachers’ union not having the funds to effectively teach our kids.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In both countries, the cost of living has climbed faster than wages and pensions, eroding the spending power of even relatively healthy nest eggs.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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All that was left of their nest egg was $57,533, which went to her husband.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Known as Hawaiʻi’s Garden Island, Kauaʻi embraces a multitude of landscapes, from the deeply creased and forested canyons of the North Shore to the sunny beaches and tropical botanical treasures of the south.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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The layered garden at Tarabel is a treasure that offers guests a serene retreat tucked away from the busy city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your loan processor must track the paper trail of any large deposits, say more than a paycheck.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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After completing the deal, First Citizens’ first goal was to get bankers working with their clients in a bid to stabilize the loss of deposits, rather than worry about integration, Cadieux said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Sinking fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinking%20fund. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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