- present participle of allocate.
allocating
Example Sentences
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While many advocates support allocating the money quickly, it leaves little for future years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Many advisors recommend allocating a quarter of your equity portfolio outside the U.S.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
There’s no automated formula for allocating IPO shares, bankers say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Related: My husband is giving me 75% of his trust — and allocating 25% to his sister.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Eventually somebody ends up in charge of allocating goods and services.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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