1
as in revenue
an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property
her summer job gave her some extra income
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2
as in influx
a flowing or coming in
the income of matériel is still hampered by inadequate logistical support
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Mattias Balk | Picture Alliance | Getty Images In a time of geopolitical tensions and macro uncertainty, dividend-paying stocks can offer investors some steady portfolio income.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
To qualify for Solar MAP+, properties must include at least five units with at least 60% of the units occupied by residents earning less than 60% of area median income, according to Connecticut Green Bank officials.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
The freeze could affect $5 billion in funding due to California that helps pay for state child care subsidy programs serving more than 300,000 children of low-income families.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
On a different note, couples may notice there’s an uptick in their partner’s wealth through more income or a bonus.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
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Questions about education funding Amid the state’s revenue shortfall, Little in August ordered state agencies other than public schools to cut spending by 3%.—
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More than 70,000 fans are expected in the area between Thursday and Friday, according to event organizers, and that surge has restaurants and bars preparing for long lines, packed tables, and a major boost in revenue.—
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Chief Budget Officer David Clodfelter, who helped Levine Cava manage a massive influx of federal COVID aid and then propose austerity measures when the money ran out, will take on an advisory role in the mayor’s administration.—
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Many of the visitors interviewed by The Denver Post lived near ski resorts and national parks due to seasonal influxes in tourists and labor needs.—
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Maybe a genuine boom can keep goosing profit forecasts.—
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All profits from the sale of Michigan Lottery tickets go to the state’s School Aid Fund.—
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“Income.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/income. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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