The fund was meant to free economic aid from the jerking, jolting, on-again-off-again procedures imposed by the annual cycle of appropriations (Economist).
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off-a|gain-on-a|gain — off a|gain on a|gain, or off a|gain on a|gain «AWF uh GEHN ON uh GEHN; OF ; AWN », adjective. wavering; inconclusive; unresolved. Also, on again off again … Useful english dictionary
off-a|gain on-a|gain — off a|gain on a|gain, or off a|gain on a|gain «AWF uh GEHN ON uh GEHN; OF ; AWN », adjective. wavering; inconclusive; unresolved. Also, on again off again … Useful english dictionary
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