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allocate

[al-uh-keyt] / ˈæl əˌkeɪt /


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The program opens up for applications this week and could allocate up to $12,500 for households of 1-2 people and up to $19,000 for households with five or more members.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Genna Contino explained how to set up a bucket strategy for your cash and allocate it to earn as much as possible, while making sure you have enough on hand for emergencies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

They aren’t necessarily high income, but they allocate a large portion of their disposable income to buying clothing, executives said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“The first victims are party balloons: you can quite easily allocate less there and deal with a few angry parents,” Kapadia said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“We have the ability to allocate the job to the person who knows the area best.”

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman




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