Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misallocated
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The woman’s attorney alleges ICE intentionally withheld the family’s location, preventing legal efforts to stop the deportation.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Current law says only those accused of murder or treason can have bail withheld, but this language expands that possibility to other offenses, such as misdemeanors.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the goal was disallowed after a video review, as the ball clearly struck his hand and went into the goal.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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The goal, however, was later reviewed and disallowed because, while airborne, the ball grazed the forearm of Charlotte FC player Brandt Bronico.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this week, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied Ricks' request to commute his death sentence or grant a 90-day reprieve.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The board denied renewal of Green Dot Locke High charter by a 4-3 vote, citing lower performance compared to traditional schools.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown rejected Beverly Hills’ apology after police shut down his private All-Star Weekend event, citing financial and reputational harm.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In Shelley’s novel, the lonely creature demands a romantic companion after he is rejected by humanity.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Reporters from outlets that refused to consent to the new rules, including those from the Associated Press, have continued reporting on the military from outside the building.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The judge reminded the court that Cox filed the motion in January 2026 and refused to delay the hearing.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Misallocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misallocated. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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