allocate

Example Sentences

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They aren’t necessarily high income, but they allocate a large portion of their disposable income to buying clothing, executives said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Elon Musk may allocate 30% of SpaceX’s IPO to retail investors, significantly more than typical, mirroring Tesla’s support.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Dr Turnbull said being able to allocate eligible patients to the trial was "really exciting".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Even after accounting for taxes, caregiver assistance and home maintenance, you could comfortably allocate $20,000 to $40,000 annually toward travel without compromising your financial security.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

It’s easy to allocate resources when everyone gets the same thing, but everything is more varied at the Dauntless compound.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth