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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According to Allison, in last year’s budget the district allocated nearly $1 million for the HVAC system.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ticket holders who have bought tickets in previous phases will also be able to see the seats that have been allocated to them via their FIFA account from 1 April.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The site is being divided into several parcels, one destined for a Yokohama-like building with an attached hotel, another for housing, a third for shipping perishable freight.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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Polls show the nation is sharply divided over the issue of American citizenship for newborn children of unauthorized immigrants.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 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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