apportioned

Example Sentences

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They have yet to announce details of how the water cuts will be apportioned between the region’s farms and cities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The blame apportioned to these protests does not sit right with many, even some sections of the Jewish community.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

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

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

It was a big meal for France but it seemed very carefully apportioned after Spain.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway