as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
determined to mete out an appropriate punishment for the CEO guilty of insider trading
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That strategy drew a furious response from some of the city’s employee unions, who distributed posters comparing Villaraigosa to Wisconsin’s then-Gov. Scott Walker, viewed at that time as a strident foe of organized labor.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
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Device now holds more than 2,500 retail accounts and distributes its beer from Bakersfield to Southern Oregon, according to its website.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS’ more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other pharmacy services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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The ham sandwiches, pudding skins, tuna crackers, and, yes, fried bologna were dispensed with a smile and the deep satisfaction of a parent making a child happy.—
Robert Klose,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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Individuals or entities that provide material support to Viv Ansanm or Gran Grif could face criminal charges, loss of immigration benefits or removal from the U.S. Viv Ansanm formed in September 2023 through an alliance between Haiti’s two main gang factions, G-9 and G-Pép.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Still, the new findings provide insight on rhythm perception in animals, which is key to understanding the evolution of cognition.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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His interest in sports analytics comes from his math teacher father, who handed out rulers to Trick-or-Treaters each year.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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Jiang serves as the head of the main competition jury at the Beijing fest, which will hand out its Tiantan Awards on Saturday evening.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bar Director Martino Franchi has built something ambitious here: a 21-strong cocktail list divided into three sections—Roots (for classics), Alchemy (for reimaginings), and Essence (for non-alcoholic drinks that aren’t an afterthought).—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The winner will earn $3.1 million from a purse of $5 million divided among the top five finishers.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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How to easily portion ground beef Tubed meat and ground beef are great in larger portions for portioning out and freezing.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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For clean cuts when portioning, dip the knife or bench scaper in flour before slicing.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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The aim is to ensure that the correct priorities remain visible, resources are appropriately allocated and the organization maintains a steady rhythm.—
Ishita Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Looking abroad for value There’s a question of whether US investors should allocate more — or just some — money to international equities.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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His four-year contract also supplies long-term depth.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Brembo supplies the braking, and the new 700 boasts adjustable preload, rebound, and compression.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Mete (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mete%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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