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slush fund

noun

Definition of slush fund

as in stimulation

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Recent Examples of slush fund Tamarac finds a $500,000 political slush fund (editorial, May 20, 2026). — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026 That contradiction has kept public attention on the slush fund and away from the immunity agreement, the second agreement Blanche signed and said will remain in place. — Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026 Crucially, the administration is also trying to avoid a fight over the payout plan, which has been deemed a political slush fund by critics, while the Senate considers Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. — Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 11 June 2026 This week, Senate Democrats will push legislation to ban this slush fund and ensure no president can ever do this again. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for slush fund

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Sustainable performance is built by protecting attention, strengthening human connection and creating space for reflection, learning and purpose—not by constant digital stimulation.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Tim Stockwell, who headed the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research from 2004 to 2020, said adding the stimulation of energy drinks to the impaired judgment caused by alcohol is a recipe for risky behavior.

— Ashley Okwuosa, STAT, 30 July 2026

Definition of stimulation

Noun

In fact, this is where our motivations become personal and perhaps even slightly irritating, especially if repressed emotions or sensitivities rise to the surface.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
These cultures stem from varied motivations, including wellness, entrepreneurship, and historical advocacy, rather than a monolithic consumer identity.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of motivation

Noun

And Obama was being seen at the time as being completely irresponsible in pursuing stimulus.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
The services economy, more efficient technology, work-from-home policies and strong fiscal stimulus from tax decreases have enabled us to weather short-term oil spikes.

— Dryden Pence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of stimulus

Noun

Their movements are tracked, conversations are restricted, decisions are tightly controlled, and accomplishments are rewarded with superficial incentives.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Some lawmakers are calling for the incentive to be scaled back or eliminated altogether.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of incentive

Noun

Wallen specializes in whiskey-drunk seductions to skeptical girls who can’t resist his charms.

— Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Circe trades seduction for something darker When Odysseus’ men encounter Circe in Homer’s poem, the goddess drugs them and turns them into pigs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of seduction

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One exhibit brings together the then-future president’s buckskin jacket and pants, his rifle, Tiffany knife, his spurs, and his branding irons.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
The couple, who were introduced on a blind date, were together for two years before making a spur of the moment decision to walk down the aisle in 1954.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of spur

Noun

Freitas has embraced Mugler’s penchant for provocation and powerful femininity, bringing back linebacker shoulders and styles like the nipple-ring dress worn by Chappell Roan at this year’s Grammys.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
France’s challenges came from external provocation, first the petulance of the Paraguayan team, but then comments widely condemned as racist by a Paraguayan politician.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of provocation

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He was arrested in Lebanon last year and sentenced by a military court to three months’ imprisonment for offenses including incitement to religious and sectarian conflict.

— Geir Moulson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Police said potential charges could include incitement to riot, vandalism, theft and assault.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of incitement

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