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allocate

[al-uh-keyt] / ˈæl əˌkeɪt /


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The plots allocated by the government for the new neighbourhood lie far from Bamiyan city, which is home to more than 70,000 people.

From Barron's

“We have built a business that delivers enormous value, and I think that’s a good place to allocate money,” he said.

From Barron's

But if you do not need a particular seat and you are not bothered about sitting with your travel companions, you can just let the airline allocate you a place.

From BBC

The council has also tapped $4 million from the city’s “unappropriated balance,” an account for funds that have not yet been allocated.

From Los Angeles Times

Central banks and individuals have been allocating to gold as a safe haven during periods of geopolitical instability, while silver and copper play a crucial role in industrialization and the AI race.

From MarketWatch