Example Sentences

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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 had allotted more than $1.2 million to cover half the road construction costs.

From Washington Times • Apr. 12, 2020

That March, the White House froze the $10 million the previous administration had allotted for the grants, pending review.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2018

In exhibit space, he told them, the fair would be at least one-third larger than what the French had allotted in Paris.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson