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a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
the committee receives an annual subvention from the foundation to run the museum
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Recent Examples of subvention
But maintaining these subventions after the U.S. midterm elections, especially if Republicans win control of the House of Representatives as expected, will likely be difficult.
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Melinda Haring, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2022
The best-case scenario: the government can step in to bear some of the banks’ burden by introducing an interest subvention scheme (where the government bears some of the interest cost on loans).
—Joydeep Ghosh, Quartz India, 1 Oct. 2020
External factors like the ban on subvention schemes and poor market sentiments impacted housing sales in both cities, but MMR performed relatively better.
—Anuj Puri, Quartz India, 19 Dec. 2019
When paternal subventions were not forthcoming, Neruda hit on the idea of securing a diplomatic post abroad through Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
—Benjamin Kunkel, The New Republic, 2 July 2018
Without subventions from Washington, Tesla’s market capitalization never would have even briefly exceeded GM’s.
—George Will, National Review, 11 Oct. 2017
Melinda Haring, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2022
The best-case scenario: the government can step in to bear some of the banks’ burden by introducing an interest subvention scheme (where the government bears some of the interest cost on loans).
—Joydeep Ghosh, Quartz India, 1 Oct. 2020
External factors like the ban on subvention schemes and poor market sentiments impacted housing sales in both cities, but MMR performed relatively better.
—Anuj Puri, Quartz India, 19 Dec. 2019
When paternal subventions were not forthcoming, Neruda hit on the idea of securing a diplomatic post abroad through Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
—Benjamin Kunkel, The New Republic, 2 July 2018
Without subventions from Washington, Tesla’s market capitalization never would have even briefly exceeded GM’s.
—George Will, National Review, 11 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subvention
Noun
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The federal government sent around $91 billion to insurers in the form of premium subsidies in 2023.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The $100 billion is in addition to the $65 billion the company announced to building three plants in Arizona after the Biden administration offered billions in subsidies.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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For the 2025 fiscal year, the IRS awarded $53 million in such grants to 315 VITA organizations and 41 groups participating in a sister program, Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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There's concern that making massive changes to the Education Department could impact millions of families and students who rely on the agency for loans, grants and other support, experts say.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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If the policy states a standard allotment based on tenure but does not mention exceptions, that’s important to note.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Only the Bills’ top seven picks would qualify for their current Top 53, so putting those seven in and taking out the lowest five deals would yield a projected allotment of $4.09 million.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Subvention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subvention. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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