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Watt says he will allocate nearly 20% of shares in his new beer company, called Second Best, to people who lost money after investing in Brewdog's Equity for Punks scheme.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Target has previously said it will allocate about $6 billion this year for investments in stores, workers and technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The window for submitting requests to be entered in a lottery which will allocate tickets closed on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

California’s Department of Industrial Relations will allocate funds to 89 community organizations across the state, with some 21 in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

When the perfectionism of transmission of the message is exagerated, people will allocate less energy to understanding its meaning.

From The Brain, A Decoded Enigma by Moisa, Dorin Teodor