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allocation

[al-uh-key-shuhn] / ˌæl əˈkeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
distribution
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STRONG


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Attorney’s Office, hundreds of cases were reopened, creating chaos and resource allocation issues, and threatening judicial integrity.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

To the extent you want to own gold, the best advice may be to pick a small but meaningful allocation and stick with it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

A more conservative allocation, such as 40% stocks and 60% bonds, generally prioritizes capital preservation over growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Each broker has their own criteria to determine which bids will receive an allocation; factors can include how big an account is, or in Robinhood’s case, the selection will be random.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

However, World Bank members, who came from many countries to meet in Moscow, were divided about the allocation.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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