as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
aid workers dealt out a packet of emergency supplies to each earthquake victim
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The law authorized about $1 billion in state bonds, distributed to districts based on enrollment.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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The preparation sink was unable to dispense hot water.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The federal government ultimately paid more than $6 million for prescription drugs that were never dispensed, according to the DOJ.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its creator, Mark Hodges, received the same message as Aaron, even though Eyes Up did not provide agents’ real-time locations.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chappell, who was appointed to the bench in 2013 by President Barack Obama, questioned the timing of the evidence and testimony provided by government officials.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hochul is declining to take part in the program, which is doling out funding in a statewide race for the first time.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to Castle, simple math suggests that the more fake streams the streaming companies are able to eradicate from their systems, the less money they’ll be obligated to dole out to labels.—
Kyle Eustice,
VIBE.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Champagne bottles were popped and celebratory victory cigars handed out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Strangers handing out water and snacks.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Miami Herald reached out to the Department of Homeland Security to ask about whether the document corresponds to payments allocated or already disbursed.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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For now, Hill isn’t making any specific recommendations for how to allocate the extra cash.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Republicans now plan to give the measure an up-or-down vote in a bid to divide Democrats.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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This discussion comes during a critical time for Ag Reserve landowners, many of whom are divided between wanting to develop on their land and leaving agriculture behind.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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In a 2015 email, when Mead Johnson was considering supplying some of its formula to a researcher for a study, a company neonatologist expressed concern that the results could be spun to make the preemie product look unsafe.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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China supplies 40% of Australia’s jet fuel; Vietnam, the Philippines and Bangladesh also rely on Chinese fuel.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Deal (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deal%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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