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as in budget
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
our club has a fund for parties—which we like to have as often as possible
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as in resources
funds plural
available money
my funds were a little low, so I asked my favorite lending institution—Dad—for a small advance on my first paycheck
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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
we have a deep fund of volunteers to call on when there is an unexpected need for help
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as in to finance
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income
her will funded a new science center for her beloved alma mater
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as in to subsidize
to provide money for
Dad advised me to get a job because he wasn't going to fund my social life forever
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Recent Examples of fund
Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The two companies will be at this year’s AFM to share the project as part of Spanish Screenings on Tour, a promotional program backed by European Recovery funds.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The Hamilton County Sheriff is one of the largest departments in the county, with a budget of $110 million that funds a staff of 900, including deputies and corrections officers in the Hamilton County Detention Center.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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Volk's also dominating in campaign funds with close to half a million dollars in donations plus another quarter-million in supporting independent expenditures.
—Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The two companies will be at this year’s AFM to share the project as part of Spanish Screenings on Tour, a promotional program backed by European Recovery funds.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Private credit can involve providing finance to a whole range of borrowers, from funding real estate transactions to funding small businesses or large multinational corporations.
—Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The Hamilton County Sheriff is one of the largest departments in the county, with a budget of $110 million that funds a staff of 900, including deputies and corrections officers in the Hamilton County Detention Center.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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As with the Coliseum sale, the city is counting on important revenue — in this case, $12 million — to help resolve its critical budget woes.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The increase in cost ratio is due to project cost budget revisions and a mix of lower-margin projects.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of resources with SEC financial reporting experience.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Ameriguard identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of sufficient resources to separate duties among staff.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Many kitchen supply stores, such as Sur La Table and Eatly, offer classes.Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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The other factor is the failure of the Biden administration to put an end to the Israeli wars that caused the deaths of more than 43,000 Palestinians by continuing supplies of weapons.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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For instance, governments might issue green bonds to finance a solar power plant or companies might use them to upgrade to energy-efficient infrastructure.Christer Holloman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mile End Kicks is produced by Matthew Miller and Pat Kiely, with XYZ Films financing along with IPR.VC and is handling worldwide sales.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also on the ballot, the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Dallas. Between the lines: Travis County voters will decide whether to increase property taxes 2.5 cents per $100 in valuation to subsidize child care.Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lightning are up 86% this year, but the company loses money on the vehicle and has been subsidizing sales.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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The team is currently working on creating an improved coating that can reduce FOG deposits in sewers by enhancing both its self-healing capabilities and mechanical strength.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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The encampment residents who accepted offers for help can continue to draw from that pot until June 2026 for needs ranging from apartment deposits to job preparation, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness is helping oversee the latter effort.Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The company itself held about $6 million in cash and $1.2 million in inventory, according to previous court filings from June.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The funds were used to establish a satellite location near the center of the Park-It Market’s distribution area, where the mobile food pantry can restock its inventory without having to drive back to the Cupertino location.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Two shove-it pockets, a laptop sleeve, and two water bottle holders will keep your on-the-go giftee moving in comfort and style.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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An expansive pocket is created by sweeping the blade’s tip back and forth.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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