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allotment

[uh-lot-muhnt] / əˈlɒt mənt /


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Treasury market, elevated deficits and a perceived lack of demand, Treasury’s auction allotment data has shown foreign investor allocations at Treasury auctions rising in recent months, TD Securities U.S. rates strategists say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Shields pointed out that IID and local farmers are already conserving, and this year the savings will equal about 23% of the district’s total water allotment.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

McCarthy says their federal food allotment is down 35%.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2025

Among the position player group, there could be yet more decisions if the Dodgers elect to carry a maximum allotment of 13 pitchers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025

Henry Roan was killed on an Osage allotment that hadn’t been sold to whites; moreover, the Osage property owner was under guardianship and considered a ward of the federal government.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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