allocate
verb (used with object)
to set apart for a particular purpose; assign or allot.
have been allocating
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present perfect progressiveof allocate.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Central banks and individuals have been allocating to gold as a safe haven during periods of geopolitical instability, while silver and copper play a crucial role in industrialization and the AI race.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 29, 2026
Auto companies have been allocating scarce chips to high-end and other vehicles that generate the most profit, leading to long waits for less expensive vehicles.
From New York Times ● Nov. 2, 2021
Institutional investors such as pension funds have been allocating more money to infrastructure, attracted by its reputation for steady returns, which typically fall between safer fixed-income securities and riskier private equity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2018
Wyoming, South Dakota and Utah have been allocating well over $200 per student.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2016
Many of the region's economies are at a developing stage, which means that governments in those countries have been allocating resources and funds to improve infrastructure.
From BBC ● May 30, 2012
