as in distributions
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the emergency dispensation of medicine to the sick
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Noun
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Traditional IRAs require distributions starting at age 73.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Future required distributions from traditional accounts increase your taxable income in later years, potentially increasing the portion of Social Security benefits subject to tax.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Last week, the government ordered energy-saving measures for a one-month period, including early closing times for most commercial establishments as well as reductions in street lighting and allocations for government vehicles.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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As for the riverboat funds, Pierog confirmed that there have been no allocations of those funds for the coming year, as requests for these grants are still being submitted.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Dispensations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensations. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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