allotted
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“I want to yell,” said Arvizu, who spoke for the remainder of his allotted three minutes before sitting down.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Pheu Thai was allotted nine minister jobs, including agriculture, labour, education and social development.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum even sent a letter to her South Korean counterpart, Lee Jae Myung, asking that Mexico City get more than its allotted three shows in May.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Wolf Alice, winning best group, used their allotted stage time to make a plea for the "pubs, clubs and grassroots venues where we quite literally learned to play our instruments and write our songs".
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
The admiral checked his pocket watch, as if this conversation had just run over its allotted time.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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Bridge to Terabithia
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