allocate

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Global shipping is interconnected, and as companies try to keep routes to Europe supplied, they may allocate fewer ships to other, less traveled routes.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

The order, which relied upon the Cold War-era Defense Production Act, directed Sable to prioritize and allocate pipeline-transportation services to pump oil through the system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“We’ve increased our CapEx to support growth and productivity projects, and we’re continuing to allocate attractive returns to our shareholders with our dividend,” he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Dr Turnbull said being able to allocate eligible patients to the trial was "really exciting".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 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