state aid

Definition of state aidnext

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Recent Examples of state aid Those who qualify for a hardship deferment include people receiving certain types of federal or state aid and anyone volunteering in the Peace Corps, Kantrowitz said. Kamaron McNair,annie Nova, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026 The European Commission is considering relaxing carbon-permit supply rules and allowing more state aid as part of an emergency plan to cut spiking power prices, according to people familiar with the plans. Lili Pike, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026 Kelly reminded listeners that opt-outs serve an important purpose in school budgets, especially in years when the increase in state aid to education doesn’t keep up with inflation. Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 11 Mar. 2026 Growing summer school enrollment would allow the district to collect more state aid. Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for state aid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state aid
Noun
  • Among the attendees that gathered that morning in the Palais des Nations for the discussions was Svetlana Pozhidaeva, who, by her own admission, had no expertise in epidemiology or foreign aid.
    Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 9 May 2026
  • Recipients shifted from neutrality on the matter to expressing moderate support for foreign aid, scoring about one point higher on a seven-point scale than those who didn’t make the eligibility cutoff.
    JB Bae, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Noun
  • Visitors with specific needs can contact Guest Services for assistance.
    Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In a report set to be presented Tuesday to the Police Commission, LAPD officials said drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year, mostly in response to emergency calls or officer requests for assistance.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Not everyone qualifies for home improvements through the block grant program.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Both are funded with FY26 dollars, but the block grant is privately funded.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Doe is seeking damages exceeding $75,000, along with other punitive damages and other relief to be determined at trial.
    Lexi Nicklaus, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
  • When aid workers reached out to South Sudanese authorities with a request to deliver emergency relief, however, it was denied.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026

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“State aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state%20aid. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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