allotted

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Pheu Thai was allotted nine minister jobs, including agriculture, labour, education and social development.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Iroko, who finished fourth as favourite last year behind the one-two-three for Irish trainer Mullins, has been allotted 11st 1lb and is the current favourite.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

In the lab, each person attempted to solve a series of brain teaser puzzles, with three minutes allotted per puzzle.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2026

Chief Justice John W. Kittredge opened the hearing, which would allow each side roughly twice the regularly allotted time given the complexity of the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Each family unit was allotted two children, one of each gender, and she had been the younger.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry