apportion

Example Sentences

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Because of that distrust, the founders carefully apportioned responsibility over the “militia” — today’s National Guard — between the federal government and the states.

From Salon

"This is new territory," Cortinas said, adding the role of Entso-e was "not to apportion blame to any party" over the cause.

From BBC

The White House says it intends to replace the current system, a random lottery apportioning available H-1B slots among all applicants, with one favoring applications to fill the highest-paid slots.

From Los Angeles Times

An FAI is a public examination of the circumstances of a death in the public interest before a sheriff, which does not apportion blame or fault.

From BBC

The preliminary report states its role is "not to apportion blame or liability".

From BBC