as in to share (out)
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Wait for the cheese to turn golden brown before taking this dish out of the oven.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Since your order for the table is always a dozen oysters on the half shell, why not dish out the same for your Christmas tree?—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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Others on the scene handed out water bottles and leaflets.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Greeting the teams on visits to the Rams’ practice facility, handing out turkeys to families during the holidays and, perhaps most impactfully, being a part of those football clinics in a tangible way.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Importantly, in healthy relationships, this habit should never be used to dole out punishment or assert control.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Lambert’s script doles out details in small measures, requiring patience from her audience.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 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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Now, that motif was appropriated from the western regions on the Silk Road.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Money will be deducted from state comptroller funds and money appropriated by the Indiana General Assembly, and funds will be withheld for 10 years.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Their relationship hasn't been without bumps — the pair briefly split in 2015 — but the couple has managed to weather the ups and downs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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For a splurge, split a stateroom in The Haven by Norwegian, a ship-within-a-ship concept offering luxury accommodations and 24-hour butler service.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Goldsmith noted saturated fat should still be portioned, even if not completely cut out.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Both can be a part of a heart-healthy snack when portioned well.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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The federal government included Niscemi in a state of emergency declaration on Monday for three southern regions hard hit by Cyclone Harry and set aside an initial $120 million to be divided among them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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In moments of crisis—when communities are grieving, divided, or searching for ways to care for one another—nonprofits stand on the front lines, holding our social fabric together through connection, healing, and support.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Measure (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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