allot
verb (used with object)
to divide or distribute by share or portion; distribute or parcel out; apportion.
allotting
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present participleof allot.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado called Thursday for allotting more than $360 million to developers and nonprofits building and preserving affordable housing projects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
States including New York and West Virginia are also allotting emergency funds to support food banks and other meal distribution efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
Some church members cautioned him against speaking out in support of migrants or allotting more church resources to them.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2024
The deal also gives three expired 2017 tax breaks for businesses new legs, allotting $33 billion to benefits related to research and experimental costs, interest deduction, small-business expensing and bonus depreciation.
From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2024
After some prodding by Dad, the motion on allotting work finally was introduced and passed.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
