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earmarks
verb(earmark)
to mark (livestock) with an earmark
earmarks
verb(earmark)
to mark in a distinguishing manner
earmarks
verb(earmark)
to designate (something, such as funds) for a specific use or owner
earmarks
noun(earmark)
a mark of identification on the ear of an animal
earmarks
noun(earmark)
a distinguishing mark
earmarks
noun(earmark)
a provision in Congressional legislation that allocates a specified amount of money for a specific project, program, or organization
earmarks
idiom(earmark)
to have qualities or characteristics that make something likely

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