allocation
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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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Vocabulary lists containing allocation
Dwight D. Eisenhower, "The Military-Industrial Complex" (1961)
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