1.   The very presence of the mines necessitated a large allocation of precious manpower to keep the roads open.

2.   But for big funds, even large allocations of very popular offerings make only a small difference in overall annual returns.

3.   Elisofen says he has seen instances where a legitimately disgruntled customer will be made whole through large allocations of hot initial public offerings.

4.   Large allocations of these tax credits to a relatively small number of developers have resulted in the appearance of favoritism.

5.   The large allocation for public works expenditure was aimed at allaying concern that delay in passing the budget bills could hamper the budding economic recovery, government officials said.