allocate
verb (used with object)
to set apart for a particular purpose; assign or allot.
was allocating
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past progressiveof allocate.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In its most recent earnings report, Microsoft said it was allocating more computing power to improve its Copilot products because it had gained confidence in its ability to monetize them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
As for rebuilding the bridge, the Biden administration announced that it was allocating $60 million in emergency federal highway funds to that operation.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
He added the U.S. was allocating more than $100 million to build infrastructure at the sites, where Americans would be stationed.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 12, 2023
Sitharaman also said the government was allocating 350 billion rupees for energy transition, as Modi focuses on green hydrogen and other cleaner fuels to meet India's climate goals.
From Reuters ● Feb. 1, 2023
One of the world's biggest shipping lines, CMA CGM, told the BBC it was allocating less space on its fleet for UK imports for the time being.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2020
