Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Allocations to this asset class were generally below 5% of the insurers’ total assets in 2025 despite rising over the past few years as they looked to boost yields and portfolio diversity, Fitch says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Allocations to stocks and commodities are at their highest levels since February of 2022.

From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025

Pupil Premium data comes from the Pupil Premium Allocations produced by the Department for Education.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2023

Allocations were made following a period of unusually heavy precipitation, meaning “we’ve been living beyond our means in terms of water delivery compared to water available,” said Sharon Megdal, a University of Arizona water expert.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2021

The expenses lumped together under the head of Allocations for Public Worship add something short of £900,000 sterling to the national debt.

From The Roman Question by About, Edmond