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allot

[uh-lot] / əˈlɒt /


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The ladies agree to allot 20 minutes to grousing about their aches and pains, and then they have to move on to some appointed discussion topic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Passive indexes that allot the greatest influence to the biggest companies do nothing to aid in capital allocation for the broader economy, he said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025

On Tuesday, Drakeford will allot money for government departments for 2026-27.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

The Los Angeles City Council voted Friday to allot nearly $4 million to remove graffiti and secure an unfinished downtown Los Angeles skyscraper, which has been heavily tagged in recent weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2024

He doesn’t allot quality time to his relatives either. absence.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner