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That is because brokerage firms are allotted a certain percentage of the total offering from the underwriter and then divide the new shares among clients who have put in orders.

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Instead of relying on public schools, parents would use their allotted tax dollars on a range of costs: private school tuition, online learning, tutors, transportation and music lessons.

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The board members nervously looked at each other as Bourne continued to use her allotted three minutes for her public comment.

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The economic planning minister later said corruption had claimed 70% of public funds allotted for flood control.

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And awards night host Nate Bargatze implored winners to keep their long-winded speeches snappy with a running gag that saw his charity donation docked if speech-givers went over their allotted time.

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