Example Sentences

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President Donald Trump had allocated $10 billion in emergency funds for DHS employees in executive orders in March and April.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood said Wednesday that if the company had allocated all of its latest GPU chips to Azure, the growth rate would have been above 40% in the latest quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

I was left with the impression of an ensemble company that had allocated roles based on who was available or perhaps overdue for a plum part.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2025

The Department for Education said it had allocated "just under £1m to the responsible body for St Peter's CofE Primary School".

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2025

The state had allocated the house to Evelyn and me because we were no longer just two, but three.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela