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 first wave of Social Security payments for May is scheduled to be distributed this week, following a normal schedule.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026 -
But for the Christmas-week slate, when six of the 16 games were distributed via a premium platform, the league adheres closely to that 87% free model.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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In October, the state of Louisiana asked the 5th US Court of Appeals to reinstate the in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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That changed during the COVID-19 pandemic — as telemedicine expanded dramatically, FDA began to allow mifepristone to be dispensed at a local pharmacy or through the mail.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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The full closure is required to safely accommodate heavy equipment operations, provide adequate workspace for crews, and protect motorists.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Since Lover, Swift has come and gone with relative ease, doling out generous portions of concerts and documentaries and behind-the-scenes looks and then going away for months at a time.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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Businesses have doled out as much as $4 million for last-minute plans to move boats through the Panama Canal in recent weeks, the Panama Canal Authority says, as the Iran war’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz generates a seismic shift in global trade flows.—
Alma Solís,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In total, Clark dropped 20 points on 7-of-18 shooting (2-for-9 from three), while handing out seven assists and grabbing five rebounds.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The Golden Lion and the Silver Lion were replaced with Visitors’ Lions, which will be handed out in November.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Now, Senate Republicans are pushing an immigration-enforcement funding bill through Congress that would allocate $1 billion of taxpayer dollars to fund his ballroom renovation.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Over time, the city could introduce structured ways for residents to express priorities for how resources are allocated.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The space is divided into six distinct environments, including a Dolby Atmos lounge for immersive, spatial audio, a gallery area for talks and panels, and a 'listening bar' where staff offer their own personal recommendations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
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Colbert grilled the former president on the topic dividing the city, baseball.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Solar panels supply much of the resort’s energy, and chef gardens produce some of the menu ingredients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Much of that flood of hyperscaler dollars will flow to chipmakers that supply data centers with computing capacity.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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“Deal (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deal%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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