allotment
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Humphrys described working three part-time jobs while at school, including a morning paper round, being a messenger for a chemist and growing food in an allotment.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Fans who won a time slot in this drop but didn’t reach the ticket maximum will be automatically entered into subsequent ticket lotteries until they max out their ticket allotment.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Treasury market, elevated deficits and a perceived lack of demand, Treasury’s auction allotment data has shown foreign investor allocations at Treasury auctions rising in recent months, TD Securities U.S. rates strategists say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
The century-old agreement requires the water released from Upper Basin dams for Arizona, Nevada and California to average at least 7.5 million acre-feet over any decade, plus an allotment for Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
There was an allotment, which nobody looked after, and nettles grew, waist-high.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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