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
  • Karex’s condom stockpiles have decreased due to significant cuts in foreign aid spending.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The administration has refused to spend money Congress has appropriated, like for foreign aid, and has spent money that Congress has not appropriated, like to pay DHS employees despite a shutdown.
    Sam Gringlas, NPR, 13 Apr. 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
  • Both are funded with FY26 dollars, but the block grant is privately funded.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
  • If the Danish block grant diminishes, Greenlanders may need to regard the American offer as the sole viable economic safety net.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 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 1 May. 2026.

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