allocate
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While U.S. officials said they were still working out details, they said that the larger aim wasn’t to reposition forces within Europe but to allocate them to the Western Hemisphere and the Indo-Pacific.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
“We remain committed to disciplined execution of our strategic priorities while continuing to allocate capital thoughtfully to drive long-term value and significant returns for our shareholders,” Chief Financial Officer Peggy Alford said.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
As a result, low- and middle-income households, who allocate a greater proportion of their income to essentials such as food, housing, or energy, are underweighted.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
The president’s budget request is an ask to Congress, which ultimately holds the power to allocate funding.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Wall Street’s essential function was to allocate capital: to decide who should get it and who should not.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing allocate
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