as in to allocate
to give as a share or portion
each speaker was allotted five minutes to present his or her opinion in the debate
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Recent Examples of allot
Though the president has allotted his confidence in Witkoff, the arrangement — which falls outside the typical executive branch flow chart — has not yet borne fruit.
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David Catanese, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
The better a person’s social rating, the more luxurious lifestyle they’re allotted.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Since Medicaid and Medicare are allotted a considerable portion of the committee's funding, financial experts and Democratic lawmakers anticipate that Medicaid could see substantial changes under the new budget.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The team has allegedly allotted fewer tickets and charged higher prices for some holders of PSLs, a license that provides a chance to buy a season ticket for each seat in which a license is owed.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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David Catanese, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
The better a person’s social rating, the more luxurious lifestyle they’re allotted.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Since Medicaid and Medicare are allotted a considerable portion of the committee's funding, financial experts and Democratic lawmakers anticipate that Medicaid could see substantial changes under the new budget.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The team has allegedly allotted fewer tickets and charged higher prices for some holders of PSLs, a license that provides a chance to buy a season ticket for each seat in which a license is owed.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Cleveland, which is already due to pay the luxury tax next season, might be forced to lose a role player such as Sam Merrill or Ty Jerome after allocating additional millions of dollars to Mobley.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
23 May 2025
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The housing association is an independent nonprofit created by the Legislature and tasked with allocating these credits.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
23 May 2025
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Among other resources, three engines have also been assigned to fight the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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The re-tasking of U.S. naval ships assigned to the western Pacific theater comes as China—now possessing the world's largest navy by hull count, with more than 370 vessels—expands its military reach and presence in the region, attempting to challenge American naval dominance.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Partnering with local community groups that already distribute these materials could increase your impact.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Currently, the Wyatt THRIVE Market serves more than 140 families, distributing approximately 14,000 pounds of food yearly.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2025
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“Allot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allot. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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