as in to measure (out)
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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 -
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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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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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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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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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,
9 Mar. 2026
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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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“Dollop (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dollop%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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