allot

Example Sentences

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His first appointment with Girnita lasted an hour, the minimum amount of time she allotted to all patients in their initial consultations.

From New York Times

It was at times emotional and had those involved fighting back tears with speeches that stretched far beyond the allotted time.

From Washington Times

They took nearly the whole 90 days allotted to think about it, and the choice wasn’t left to newsroom leaders.

From New York Times

The government has allotted a little over 3% of GDP for the education sector this year, even though the country has previously vowed to boost spending to 6% of GDP.

From Reuters

The performances were longer than time allotted in recent years and the presenters or winners didn’t use prompters.

From Seattle Times