- present participle of allocate.
allocating
Example Sentences
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The motion calls for allocating millions of dollars annually to fully fund nine county-run self-help legal centers that assist people navigating the restraining order process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Even a small discrepancy can require the account custodian to apply its own procedures for allocating any remaining amount.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
In 2021, Robinhood sought to give its users a bigger-than-normal chunk of its own IPO, allocating about 25% of its shares compared with a typical 10%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
"That they are still allocating wildcards for them says something to their intrinsic value to the tournaments."
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Clearly allocating a specific day for rest during the week wasn’t such a bad idea.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
