The school has decided to earmark 20 percent of its funds for book purchases.

学校决定拨出20%的经费用于购买课本。

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European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said the EU has decided to earmark nearly $90 million in new humanitarian aid for people displaced by the conflict in Pakistan's northwestern Swat valley and other areas where the government is fighting a fierce Taliban insurgency.

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Fears have been raised by residents over plans to earmark greenbelt flood plain for 3, 500 homes.

BBC: Stoke Gifford: Fear over greenbelt homes plan

Consultants frequently advise families to earmark assets outside a company for those who aren't on the payroll.

WSJ: Family Value: A Big Break for Family Businesses

Representative ZACH WAMP (Republican, Tennessee): You know, I will defend until my death the ability of the Congress to direct the funding or to earmark projects.

NPR: Have Earmarks Really Earned Their Bad Rep?