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allocation

[al-uh-key-shuhn] / ˌæl əˈkeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
distribution
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STRONG


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Some 800 Hearts supporters will make the trip to Celtic Park after the club sold out its away day allocation.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Asset allocation, Currie emphasized, is a zero-sum game: “You cannot be overweight everything.”

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Hedge funds increased semiconductor stock allocation to 20% of portfolios, up from 5.5% a year ago, driving April returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“Our priority remains disciplined capital allocation and delivering reliable energy solutions that create long-term value for ratepayers, partners, and shareholders.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

However, World Bank members, who came from many countries to meet in Moscow, were divided about the allocation.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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