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Pork-barrel

Noun

1. The appropriation of government spending for localized projects that are primarily intended to bring money to a specific district or state, often for the benefit of a political group or individual.

Example sentence: The Senator promised to avoid pork-barrel spending and focus on national issues.

Verb

1. To allocate government funds or resources for localized projects that primarily benefit a specific area or group.

Example sentence: The governor was accused of pork-barreling when he directed funds towards his hometown instead of addressing statewide concerns.

Adjective

1. Relating to or characteristic of pork-barrel politics.

Example sentence: The citizens demanded transparency in government and an end to pork-barrel projects.

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