allocation

Example Sentences

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Leeds sold out their entire 9,000 allocation, taking up all the space behind one of the goals and contributing to a fantastic atmosphere.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

When decisions about food allocation cannot be reviewed or explained, control moves away from human judgment and into software.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Steve Goldstein explained how a 50/50 allocation between two exchange-traded funds achieved double-digit returns in six of the past seven years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

That’s three or more times a typical retail allocation.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Maddie’s egg allocation amounted to one per week.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein