allotment
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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
Communal washing machines line the utility room, bills are divided so each adult pays £115 a month and the storeroom is stocked with canned vegetables from the allotment.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 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
Because this money was allocated directly to the resident-funded landslide abatement districts, the city won’t directly benefit from this allotment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
The Osage prevailed upon the government to divide the land solely among members of the tribe, thereby increasing each individual’s allotment from 160 acres to 657 acres.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Vocabulary lists containing allotment
The Dawes Act
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