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as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
allocated the housework in such a way that the older kids got more than the younger ones
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as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
sliced the strawberries after first allocating all the nicest ones for the top of the cake
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That was the conclusion of the Supreme Court in a 1975 case, Train v. City of New York, in which the Nixon administration tried to hold back money allocated to the states under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
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Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
Some schools allocate part of their budget for partner hires every year, considering it a recruitment expense.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
In North Carolina, state lawmakers have already allocated more than $900 million in disaster relief, but Gov. Roy Cooper has sought at least $3.9 billion.
—Darlene Superville and Gary Robertson The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
That comes on the back of Singapore’s then Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s February announcement that the city-state will allocate more than 1 billion Singapore dollars (about $743 million) toward furthering the country’s AI development and capabilities.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
Some schools allocate part of their budget for partner hires every year, considering it a recruitment expense.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
In North Carolina, state lawmakers have already allocated more than $900 million in disaster relief, but Gov. Roy Cooper has sought at least $3.9 billion.
—Darlene Superville and Gary Robertson The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
That comes on the back of Singapore’s then Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s February announcement that the city-state will allocate more than 1 billion Singapore dollars (about $743 million) toward furthering the country’s AI development and capabilities.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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More than that, agents can be allotted specific roles and permissions tied to job duties, for example by restricting access to certain systems or data to IT or HR staff.Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ball's office was allotted $1.5 million over the course of two years to conduct the audit, which will focus on far more than the district's finances.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Within days, Chef José Andrés’ World Food Kitchen had set up a hub in Asheville, N.C., to distribute food and drinkable water, both in short supply.William P. Barrett, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their plan is to distribute Thomas Pink internationally, open stand-alone stores in key markets such as the U.S. and the U.K., and offer shirts at prices that fall between Charles Tyrwhitt and Eton.Samantha Conti, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Local News The goals of a master plan in Palm Beach County include acquiring more land to dedicate toward public parks.Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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As the Whitfield family pursues a civil lawsuit against Indianapolis, city officials are promising to dedicate more resources to a program that seeks to prevent situations like this from ever happening.Peter Blanchard, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
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Instead, each hero’s initial design process starts with one member of the team being assigned to brainstorm what that character might look like in the game before discussions with the wider team.Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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Together the journalists—the only four of Palestinian descent at their newspaper—are assigned to interview an old man who is his family’s last living eyewitness of the 1948 Nakba, during which more than 750,000 Palestinians fled from their home or were expelled by the new state of Israel.Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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It’s precisely calibrated to dispense 1 gram (0.04 ounces) of oil per spray.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Then came the biggest change: In 2021, the FDA eliminated the requirement to dispense mifepristone in person.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Named for the late Father Charlie Strobel, a Nashville native who devoted his life in the priesthood to community service, Strobel House was unveiled in July.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Teens are devoting slightly less time to the biggest social media apps but remain as glued to their devices as ever, according to a new Pew Research Center report.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
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Companies should work towards the goal of providing their employees with a tailored set of strategic tools, allowing the organization to thrive under the current wave of AI development.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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None of the victims were publicly identified and police did not provide any information about potential suspects.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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To keep Kiara's mind off things, Rafiki tells the story of young Mufasa (Aaron Pierre), who got washed away from his family by a huge flood and was saved by Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), the prince of his pride who shows early signs of his craven nature and eventual heel turn as Scar.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Arkansas' executive branch agencies could save or avoid spending about $300 million in the next six years, according to a report published Monday.Worth Sparkman, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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