allotment
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In Islington, there are just 106 allotment plots available for around 17,000 households without garden access.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
At the current pace, that allotment could run out in early September, leaving the reserve at about 243 million barrels, far below its 2009 peak of more than 700 million barrels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
He is also meeting the community of volunteers, gardeners and growers who use the allotment space to grow fresh produce as well as forging social connections.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
What if, after your 10-minute daily allotment, you are captivated and feel compelled to read further?
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
He didn’t even run going past the open space that led to the old allotment, though he turned his head away, not wanting to see the shed.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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It allows for harsh water cutbacks if deemed necessary, potentially requiring California, Arizona and Nevada to cut up to 3 million acre-feet per year — up to 40% of the combined allotments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The 10-year federal framework will enable much larger cutbacks if deemed necessary in future years — as much as 40% of the combined allotments of California, Arizona and Nevada.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The 1922 agreement granted roughly equal allotments from the river.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
They are currently the third tier of local government and, depending on size, they can be responsible for services like community events and festivals, allotments, sporting facilities and local parks.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026
"Mother says she wanted the whole court to preview our new line of scents, just in time for the queen's presentation of toilette-box allotments for the new year."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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