Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misallocating
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Councilmember Jose Preciado, who cast a dissenting vote along with McCann to continue the item, supported awarding the funding and cautioned against withholding it.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026 -
Pattinson plays Ephraim Winslow, a young keeper withholding a dark secret from his past, who comes to work at a coastal New England lighthouse under the guidance of Dafoe's crusty veteran, Thomas Wake.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Why Designers Love Round Tables There's no denying that nostalgia is having a moment right now.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
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There is no denying how important Manaea could be, though.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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New York Knicks owner James Dolan is refusing to let go of his grudge against Charles Oakley, even with the franchise back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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He was stripped of his heavyweight title and sentenced to a five-year prison term for refusing induction into the military (the Supreme Court unanimously overturned Ali’s conviction on appeal).—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Including or disallowing South Korea in a global index has material consequences.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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On a night when Castle and Fox combined for 53 points on 26 shots, allowing Wembanyama to chill, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels combined for 16 points on 21 shots, disallowing Edwards to relax for even a moment.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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After initially rejecting a sanctuary city designation and related proposals, the council later adopted a broader resolution aimed at protecting immigrant communities.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The act also is seen as a symbol of rejecting evil and a commemoration of the Prophet Ibrahim’s rejection of temptation when the devil tried to dissuade him from submitting to God’s will.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Writers and reporters at the conference are learning how to improve their coverage of topics, including changes to education at the federal and state levels, the use of artificial intelligence in schools, and declining enrollment.—
Kellye Lynn,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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As Hartford education officials work to mitigate a large budget deficit, a report from an outside firm The Connecticut State Department of Education hired to review Hartford Public Schools’ financials found that declining enrollment and decisions regarding salaries and hiring are to blame.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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“Misallocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misallocating. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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