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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 -
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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Older age brackets tend to have larger nest eggs, but even workers who are nearing retirement often fall short.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Lakers are already taking deposits for season tickets in Coachella Valley, starting at $100 per account.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rather than striking out to find new deposits in unknown or underdeveloped regions, leading companies in the global gold sector tend to target mature regions with a history of gold discovery.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most Californians are no doubt still rightly enthusiastic about protecting our coastline treasures.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The textured space is filled with vintage treasures including a Rogan Gregory light sculpture, a wood plinth by Milo Baughman, and a 1960s bamboo armchair by Giovanni Travasa.—
Sarah Wood González,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Sinking funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinking%20funds. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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