allocate
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The program opens up for applications this week and could allocate up to $12,500 for households of 1-2 people and up to $19,000 for households with five or more members.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
They aren’t necessarily high income, but they allocate a large portion of their disposable income to buying clothing, executives said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Risk parity funds, which allocate depending on the risk of each asset class, shed one-sixth of their length, the analysts said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
Elon Musk may allocate 30% of SpaceX’s IPO to retail investors, significantly more than typical, mirroring Tesla’s support.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
“We have the ability to allocate the job to the person who knows the area best.”
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
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