REAPPORTIONMENT Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

reapportionment

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Recent Examples of reapportionment In general, Vassar said, redistricting follows the reapportionment of Congressional seats that happens in accordance with Census data. — Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025 The independent commission would remain intact for the reapportionment after the 2030 census, and a new map would only be used if Texas or another state redraws its lines first. — Jared Gans, The Hill, 9 Aug. 2025 This count is then used to determine how the 435 House seats are distributed among the 50 states, a process called reapportionment. — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025 DeSantis argued last week that the population has grown enough to require a mid-decade census and reapportionment. — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reapportionment

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Roll Call first reported on the apportionment of new funds for White House security.

— Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Congress would have to amend the 1967 Uniform Congressional District Act and repeal the requirement that requires states to use single-member districts for congressional apportionment, Drutman explained.

— Mary Ellen Klas, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026

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High-performer burnout is only repaired by an honest audit and strategic reallocation of energy to the tasks that matter most.

— Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 4 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

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Now, after entering Europe in 2023 with a London store, the brand has its sights on further international expansion, in brand awareness and distribution, with Europe first in line.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Results like this are only possible when our creators and studio have the confidence to find new dimensions with iconic IP through bold creative choices, world-class marketing and distribution, and outstanding execution.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

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Municipal bond issuance is on pace to exceed $580 billion this year, according to BlackRock.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Expect an even larger glug—roughly 900 million additional shares, a block larger than the entire IPO issuance—of insider selling after third-quarter results later this year.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

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