apportioned

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District Judge Thomas M. Durkin ordered that the settlement funds, which totaled $7.5 million, be apportioned to each client as soon as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

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 • Nov. 17, 2025

A chunk of blame is being apportioned to the chancellor's fiscal rules – and to the chancellor herself.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

It’s the first time in more than four decades that a Washington state politician has apportioned the federal river of money, since the late Sen. Warren Magnuson last chaired the same committee.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2024

Of this preparation a tolerably abundant plateful was apportioned to each pupil.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë