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as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
recognizing the importance of the arts in the health of a city, the council increased the allocation for the city's annual jazz festival
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as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the allocation of Halloween candy became my job when I was too old to go trick-or-treating myself
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The number of uninsured people could spike further if Trump and his congressional allies don't renew additional federal subsidies for low- and moderate-income Americans who buy health coverage on state insurance marketplaces.—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
25 July 2025 -
More top news stories: Cuts outlined in President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget mean some groups stand to lose federal funds that support medical services like testing and HIV treatment, as well as nonmedical patient supports such as housing and food subsidies.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Bullet tip: Bullet-tipped dry-erase markers are a crowd favorite, thanks to their even ink distribution and consistently bold writing style.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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In 2020, Universal closed a five-year exclusive deal with Lego for the development, production and theatrical distribution of films, a move that’s been highly lucrative with films made so far grossing more than $1 billion worldwide.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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Previously, the district offered free lunches to all students, using federal grant money that has now been depleted.—
Lauren Brensel,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Topping the list of federal grants: The Brent Spence Bridge project, which will be paid for with a $1.5 billion federal grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Governors traditionally meet these savings targets by spreading the pain among dozens of state agencies, holding back a share of their allotments.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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In Charlotte’s first-ever game at Bank of America Stadium, the 49ers have nearly sold out their allotment of tickets, with just a few hundred remaining, according to Athletic Director Mike Hill.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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Commissioner Alicia Reece abstained from the June 26 vote and voted against a $16 million appropriation for the first phase of renovations for the stadium, as well as two contracts for steel and concrete materials.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Brought in coordination with Democracy Forward and American Oversight, the suit says the new policy violates Section 527 of the fiscal year 2024 DHS appropriations bill as well as the Administrative Procedures Act.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
30 July 2025
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“Allocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocation. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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