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something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
you need to meet your sales quota, or you'll be put on probation
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Recent Examples of quotas
Chan, whose single-family office has a presence in both locations, cited challenges like longer KYC screenings and hiring quotas for the wealthy to run a family office in Singapore.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
And their requirements for bigger affordability quotas can effectively block private investments due to a lack of profitability.
—Richard McGahey, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Xinjiang officials issued arrest quotas, Sidik and five other former officers and administrators said.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The bill establishes quotas for Brazilian productions in the platforms, which will stimulate streamers to commission and license local films and TV shows.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
There are also quotas set per country for H-1B visas, and the visa is awarded by an annual lottery.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
This week, the country’s Ministry of Economy announced new quotas on footwear imports from China following a months-long investigation.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
This cycle will continue until Congress increases the number of annual E2 Visa quotas.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Prince Leonard, for example, challenged the state government’s wheat production quotas.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
And their requirements for bigger affordability quotas can effectively block private investments due to a lack of profitability.
—Richard McGahey, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Xinjiang officials issued arrest quotas, Sidik and five other former officers and administrators said.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The bill establishes quotas for Brazilian productions in the platforms, which will stimulate streamers to commission and license local films and TV shows.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
There are also quotas set per country for H-1B visas, and the visa is awarded by an annual lottery.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
This week, the country’s Ministry of Economy announced new quotas on footwear imports from China following a months-long investigation.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
This cycle will continue until Congress increases the number of annual E2 Visa quotas.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Prince Leonard, for example, challenged the state government’s wheat production quotas.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotas
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Tesla shares jumped Monday after its CEO Elon Musk disclosed a $1 billion purchase of the stock, erasing the company's losses for the year.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Arash Javanbakht does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Arash Javanbakht,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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In early spring of 2025, the prairies were once again dry, but timely rainfall in mid May recharged wetlands in portions of North Dakota, southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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On the East Coast, northern portions of Upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine could all also see the aurora.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Lady Mary was Michelle Dockery’s breakout role, paving the way to parts in 2011’s Hanna; Joe Wright’s 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina, starring Keira Knightley; and the 2014 action thriller Non-Stop, alongside Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Supporters argue the task force helped modernize parts of the justice system and address racial disparities.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Several smaller programs for colleges with certain percentages of Asian American, Black or Native American students were also reduced.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The percentages used to describe a window tint involve visible light transmission (VLT).—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are four doors for access plus a trunk hatch, with the car's adult-sized occupants promised a fairly comfortable journey despite the limited external proportions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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For example, a taller woman would naturally have a larger waist measurement than a shorter woman with the same proportions.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The money raised by selling allowances goes toward the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which puts billions toward climate-friendly projects, and the California Climate Credit, which gives people money back on their utility bills.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The changes to lawmaker allowances were rolled back as part of efforts to defuse the rallies.—
Grace Sihombing,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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All of the killings happened within 7 miles across two grazing allotments, and range riders and shepherds reported hearing wolf cries in the area on several occasions.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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But as adults across the country reexamine their own daily protein allotments, many are also wondering if the same should be done for their children.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Quotas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotas. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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