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allot

[uh-lot] / əˈlɒt /


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The ladies agree to allot 20 minutes to grousing about their aches and pains, and then they have to move on to some appointed discussion topic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026

Passive indexes that allot the greatest influence to the biggest companies do nothing to aid in capital allocation for the broader economy, he said.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 8, 2025

On Tuesday, Drakeford will allot money for government departments for 2026-27.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025

This doesn’t just invite some fantastic conversations, but recontexualizes the rights we allot to non-human creatures.

From Salon ● May 29, 2025

The government wouldn’t allot valuable rations to a dead woman.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

But the equal-weighted version of the index allots an equal weighting to each stock in the index, making it a better gauge of how the average S&P 500 stock is doing.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026

I opted for a $100 annual plan that allots me two terabytes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026

When you watch the film, you’ll see how selfish the Denzel character is in his space, even how he allots himself an hour of practice, no distractions, every day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2024

You have to book time there, even if you’re a hotel guest, as the hotel allots some spots to the public.

From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2022

Younger than oaks or house or road, yet as old as Scripture allots, was the man who stalked across the porch and slumped into a chair.

From In a Little Town by Rupert Hughes

And those visits often run over their allotted time, meaning that primary care doctors are often behind.

From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026

But that requires significant planning, the hiring of a major architecture firm with concert hall experience, a first-rate acoustician and, ideally, four times the allotted budget.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

Static exercises mean you’re holding one position and staying still for the allotted amount of time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Under the new federal plan, the lower basin could have to cut consumption by up to 40% from allotted levels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

“I think we need to readjust our outlook here,” Lana said toward the end of their allotted time.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado called Thursday for allotting more than $360 million to developers and nonprofits building and preserving affordable housing projects.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026

States including New York and West Virginia are also allotting emergency funds to support food banks and other meal distribution efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025

The deal also gives three expired 2017 tax breaks for businesses new legs, allotting $33 billion to benefits related to research and experimental costs, interest deduction, small-business expensing and bonus depreciation.

From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2024

However, it does have to think about the infrastructure, allotting space for storage and pipes, and making sure the airlines and fuel firms have everything they need.

From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2023

After some prodding by Dad, the motion on allotting work finally was introduced and passed.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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