as in to share (out)
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Proposition 50 also split the sprawling district held by Kiley, a Republican from Rocklin, into six pieces, leaving the Northern California congressman and frequent Newsom critic with few good options.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
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However, in the aftermath of their legendary Woodstock performance, Country Joe and the Fish split up, and McDonald embarked on his own solo career beginning with 1969’s Thinking of Woody Guthrie, a collection of songs by the folk legend.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2026
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Party strategists in both camps acknowledge that a prolonged and bitter runoff could leave Republicans divided heading into the fall.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Committee members were split on proposals to close schools — divided between the belief that campuses with few students burden staff and provide limited resources, and the worry that combining small schools will create overcrowding, split communities and harm students.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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While some college majors like liberal arts and performing arts are resulting in rock-bottom salaries, other stable career pathways are handing out the same dismal pay.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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And on Oscar Sunday, once the statues have finally been handed out, there are plenty of options to let loose — with or without a win.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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The private pool is perfectly proportioned and shaded terraces invite afternoon snoozes or sunset spritzes.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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This can not only help your room feel properly proportioned but can also enable easy flow throughout the space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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That means there’s no better time to dish out some camp superlatives from the first half of games.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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When Eldridge approached, Kent was more than happy to dish out some free game.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Scientists think these volcanic rocks may have been excavated by impact events and later redistributed by wind and gravity, a process seen in many craters across Arabia Terra.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie sat in their Hawaiian thrones mostly doling out compliments.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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School programs would be funded through money doled out by the Illinois State Board of Education.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Shortly before serving, the blocks of compressed spuds are portioned and fried until the edges shatter like glass but the interior remains soft.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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Mini Muffins Mini muffins from the Publix bakery have gotten me out of many a jam, particularly classroom parties, where everyone has to bring something to share that is individually portioned.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Divvy (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divvy%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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