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as in subsidies
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
the library budget was reduced, while allotments for city officials' travel expenses were increased
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as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
every kindergartner received colored paper, scissors, and an allotment of paste to make paper chains
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as in allocations
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the allotment of exhibition space at the annual trade show is always fraught with politics and infighting
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However, policymakers were forced to backtrack on this course last year following protests from European farmers, who already rely on subsidies and cannot afford a levy on emissions.—
Henry Duckworth,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024 -
Federal subsidies that have significantly reduced monthly premiums for health insurance marketplace plans offered through the Affordable Care Act, known as the ACA, are set to expire at the end of 2025.—
Stephanie Innes,
The Arizona Republic,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Navigating private sales and off-market deals Many of the rarest and most valuable bottles are traded off-market through private collectors and winery allocations—areas where AI has little influence.—
Anthony Zhang,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Among pension fund allocations, Klimczak says, infrastructure has grown from 1% to 6% during the same period.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Please note, some states tax retirement account distributions, while others do not.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The league does not publicize those distributions, but the Rays have been a beneficiary, people briefed on that process said.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Dealerships are typically going all out to move the metal, both to meet year-end quotas and to winnow down excess inventory, especially of what are now last year’s models.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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In a research note out earlier this month, ING analysts said the agreement is expected to facilitate trade growth between the two regions, citing a mix of larger import quotas and lower or removed tariffs on products like beef, poultry, sugar beet and soybeans.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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The detailed report breaks down data and income by whether the respondents work full or part time, or receive parental allowances.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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There is no set amount (aka dietary allowances) recommended for potassium, says Sharp.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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The numbers on the vertical axis are decimal representations of percentages.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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No complex calculations needed—just stick to those percentages and adjust based on results.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Allotments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotments. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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