allotment

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Roughly half the annual visa allotment goes to foreign students already in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

McCarthy says their federal food allotment is down 35%.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2025

Among the position player group, there could be yet more decisions if the Dodgers elect to carry a maximum allotment of 13 pitchers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025

LACDA, which last received an allotment of vouchers in 2022, will not apply for more in the next round either, Salas said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

The Osage prevailed upon the government to divide the land solely among members of the tribe, thereby increasing each individual’s allotment from 160 acres to 657 acres.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann