allot
verb (used with object)
to divide or distribute by share or portion; distribute or parcel out; apportion.
had allotted
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past perfectof allot.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The county had allotted $8,400 to house him temporarily, as part of an effort by the state to divert the stream of severely mentally ill people from the criminal justice system.
From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2024
THE FACTS: The cable news network says it had allotted one hour for the forum but it ended up running about 10 minutes longer.
From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2023
They had allotted times that you would come and get your photograph taken.
From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2021
The State Department had allotted 10 hours of time on the ground.
From Washington Times ● May 11, 2018
We had allotted six and a half weeks for this initial foray and now it was nearly over.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
