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reallocation

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Definition of reallocation

as in redistribution

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Recent Examples of reallocation Adaptability comes from clear leading indicators, the frequent reallocation of resources and the discipline to stop initiatives when assumptions change. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The reallocation from savings to essentials could sidestep addressing root problems, too. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026 Opponents seek a reallocation of revenue Opponents of the referendum hope to persuade IPEC to allocate more referendum funding for IPS in order to reduce the need for further budget cuts. — Aleksandra Appleton, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2026 The union has been vocal in recent months about the department’s reallocation plan that moved the department toward an EMS focus. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 To achieve this, many companies establish formal cross-functional investment committees and incubators with explicit mandates, scorecards, and escalation paths to speed up capital reallocation decisions. — Harvard Business Review, 11 Aug. 2026 Perhaps a reallocation of energy can allow the Huskers to operate this season with a lighter load on their shoulders. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 30 July 2026 The monument was also a casualty of war funding reallocation. — Allison M. Prasch, The Conversation, 29 June 2026

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Noun

Its progressive benefit formula gives lower-wage workers a greater replacement rate than higher-wage workers, making redistribution a feature of the design.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Choose terms the customer can understand and the business can enforce, including limits on redistribution.

— Rishi Katdare, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of redistribution

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That means reassessing Lauder’s processes, workforce and asset allocations, and making the tough decisions about right-sizing its workforce.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The result was a scramble to get on coveted allocation lists—and a thriving secondary market where the sky seemed to be the limit.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of allocation

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Overlapping with Zaslav during their time at NBCU, Perrette rose to president of digital and affiliate distribution.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
The destroyer has enhanced electrical power distribution and additional cooling capacity to support its advanced systems.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of distribution

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After the 2030 census and the reapportionment, those states will lose population, Electoral College votes, to the benefit of Texas and other Sunbelt states.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
But reapportionment will change the electoral math for both parties.

— Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 23 Feb. 2026

Definition of reapportionment

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City staff said the bond issuance will generate about $537 million to help pay for construction of a new ballpark and Royals team offices.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
However, Gulf secondary-market turnover on Bloomberg’s electronic markets platform almost doubled from $22 billion in 2022 to $40 billion in 2025, while issuance increased from $246 billion to $452 billion over the same period.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

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But while the danger was unambiguous, the apportionment of responsibility was not.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Even if sufficient water were released from Lake Powell to Lake Mead to cover the Lower Basin’s and Mexico’s apportionments, Lake Mead would continue to decline because of evaporation.

— Sarah Porter, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of apportionment

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