allocated

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The Trump administration allocated $23 million and will fund up to 50 clinics to combat the Ebola outbreak, which is on track to be the worst in a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The PMB ballot is held at the start of every parliamentary session, where each backbench MP who enters is allocated a numbered white ball, and 20 balls are randomly pulled from a goldfish bowl.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Of the total bonus pool, 40 percent will be allocated across the division as a whole, while 60 percent will be distributed based on the performance of individual business units.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

And they allocated $1.5 million for Represent LA, which provides legal representation to residents who are facing deportation or other immigration proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"We allocated one hundred grams for luxury items. There are some handwritten letters from Mark's family, a note from the President, and a USB drive filled with music from all ages."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir