as in distributing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
aid workers dealt out a packet of emergency supplies to each earthquake victim
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Lionsgate is distributing the movie domestically, while Universal handles the global launch.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025 -
The Capital Area Food Bank has been distributing food to federal workers affected by the shutdown.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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The restaurant’s health permit wasn’t posted, many food items were without labels and dates and the dishwasher wasn’t dispensing sanitizer.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Nov. 2025
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The dishwasher was not dispensing sanitizer.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Zion Norwood and Wilmer Almendarez, both 16 and students at Western International High School, sat in camp chairs, handing out leaflets supporting Sheffield’s rival, Solomon Kinloch Jr.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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There are original 20th-century mosaics underfoot, live jazz in the air, and servers handing out refreshments before anyone even boards.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Trump is just straight-up doling out untruths – and blaming Biden.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Conte remained defiant about his central role in doling out designer steroids to elite athletes.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Grossmont board declined to renew the contract of Christian Wallis, its previous chief executive, in March without providing a public reason for the dismissal.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The developer at the 145th Street project was providing real and meaningful housing and the deal just did not go through.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Where to Stay While Umbria isn’t massive, dividing your trip into at least two home bases is highly recommended to appreciate the region’s slower tempo.—
John Skelton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sympodial orchids must be propagated by dividing them, not pruning or trimming them.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Grossmont board focuses on grantmaking, allocating funds from property tax levies for a range of programs.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Oral arguments, typically constrained to an hour (allocating 30 minutes for each side), will be expanded, underscoring the gravity and complexity of the case.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Dealing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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