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as in allots
to give as a share or portion
apportioned the profits according to years of service with the company
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as in distributes
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
apportioned the grant money to the winners of the competition
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Recent Examples of apportions
Nebraska is heavily Republican overall but is one of two states — the other is Maine — that apportions its Electoral College votes by congressional district.
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L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
Nebraska overall is heavily Republican but is one of only two states — the other is Maine — that apportions its electoral college votes by congressional district.
—Margery A. Beck, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
Nebraska overall is heavily Republican but is one of only two states — the other is Maine — that apportions its electoral college votes by congressional district.
—Margery A. Beck, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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In two different filings in New York and Texas last month, Drake accused UMG – which distributes music for both Drake and Lamar – of scheming to popularize Lamar's diss track, which in turn allegedly harmed Drake and his businesses.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The company also operates Amscan, which designs, manufactures and distributes celebration products like costumes, decor and tableware.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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When leadership offers employees flexibility—like personalized schedules or opportunities for career development—and assigns tasks with a clear purpose, employees are often more engaged and motivated, boosting organizational performance.Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Philosopher David Chalmers assigns a greater than 25 percent credence to the idea that generative AI systems might reasonably be called conscious by the year 2032.Michelle Weber, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024
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The bill also allocates funding for improved childcare and housing.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The coalition, which allocates community benefit money promised as part of the Baltimore Peninsula development deal, doled out a $190,000 grant to fund the purchase and operation of the 15-seat, handicap-accessible shuttle.Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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In addition to the rather generous sign-up bonus, Caesars Palace periodically provides ongoing promotions for returning players.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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The rule book also provides several examples of defenseless players, but there is still plenty of room for interpretation.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Apportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apportions. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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