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allocation

[al-uh-key-shuhn] / ˌæl əˈkeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
distribution
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The Iranian football federation said Tuesday that its allocation of tickets for supporters had been revoked and some team support staff were denied visas.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Iran's allocation of fan tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the start of the tournament, says the country's football federation.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But Australian miners currently “have limited scope to coordinate directly, and cannot agree on pricing, terms, allocation, production, or marketing strategy without creating competition law risk,” MS says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

To the extent you want to own gold, the best advice may be to pick a small but meaningful allocation and stick with it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

None had their complete allocation of walls and ceilings.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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