- present participle of allocate.
allocating
Example Sentences
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SpaceX’s $75 billion IPO, allocating 30% to retail investors, fueled concerns about Tesla stock’s volatility.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Fairly allocating infrastructure costs among groups of customers is complex.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
A balanced portfolio in your mid-70s means allocating 40% to 50% to bonds, if you’re playing your septuagenarian retirement planning by the book.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
While many advocates support allocating the money quickly, it leaves little for future years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
He hated allocating jobs, he wished he never had to depend on other people to perform some of the services necessary in his work.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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