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trust fund

noun

Definition of trust fund

as in benefit

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Recent Examples of trust fund The trust fund the program relies on to pay retirement benefits is expected to run dry in six years, at which point those monthly checks would be funded only by payroll taxes. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Among them was a Washington think tank that caused a stir with a paper that proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 To be sure, Social Security's trust fund is six years away from becoming insolvent, at which point the 70 million people who receive monthly benefits could see a 22% cut to their payments. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 The county also wants to waive a requirement to keep at least $10 million in reserves in EEL’s trust fund. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trust fund

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Noun

Although law firms are beginning to embrace the benefits of generative AI, the technology apparently makes many law schools squeamish.

— Sian Leah Beilock, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
Through 2070, South Florida could see $2 of benefits for every $1 invested in community adaptations, like seawall construction and beach nourishment.

— Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of benefit

Noun

Once again, the best sign that Venezuela’s ready for the dollar is that pretty much everyone not employed by the government, or receiving state aid or pensions in bolivar, is using the world’s most prized and safest currency.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
The spokesperson also said that on top of the cuts, the city is reducing spending by nearly $58 million and securing $120 million in state aid.

— Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

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The chance to honor her legacy made for a poignant coincidence for an evening devoted to female power, and a reminder that, however much has changed since Steinem first began shaking things up, there is still plenty to do.

— Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Perhaps this is because the United States has been walking away from this legacy and this opportunity to lead.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of legacy

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In August, the health board designated a $250,000 fund for rat abatement — so far the only public money specifically earmarked to combat the nuisance in the state.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
Four staff will be hired as part of the grant − positions that couldn’t be funded through the district’s general fund budget.

— Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of fund

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Bajracharya, however, said he was told the funding was cut because of changes to US administration priorities on foreign aid and cuts to USAID.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Musk’s officials infiltrated department after department, canceling contracts, firing employees, viewing sensitive data, and kneecapping programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as foreign aid.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of foreign aid

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For years, Japan has taken steps to try to reverse its falling birth rate by expanding monthly child allowances, bringing IVF and other fertility treatments under the purview of public insurance, and expanding parental leave benefits.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Laura Reynolds, science director for the pro-UDB Hold the Line coalition, said Miami-Dade is giving Kelly permission to pave over about two dozen acres of wetlands — a rare allowance for Miami-Dade.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of allowance

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Over the past five years, the endowment has gone up by about $7 million.

— Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Lawrence, who has represented Dior since 2012, will present the grand prize, which comes with a cash endowment of 400,000 euros and mentorship by the French luxury conglomerate’s teams.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of endowment

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Technological advances have already made drones cheaply and readily available for purchase, with longer ranges, higher payloads, and an improved ability to evade electronic warfare.

— Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026
Continuous investment in research and development ensures clients benefit from the latest advances without becoming locked into specific technologies.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

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