as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
determined to mete out an appropriate punishment for the CEO guilty of insider trading
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Bernie's Book Bank has distributed over 28 million books since 2009 and hopes to expand its reach in Wisconsin.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025 -
The affected ice cream half gallons were distributed through retail outlets in these 16 states, according to the company and FDA.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Obama understood that sweeping ultimatums and coercion would not get Iran to dispense with its nuclear program.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Some can send the ball flying, while others dispense it as a gentle roll and can be used safely indoors.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Fiber connections provide fast and reliable service, often preferred for households with many devices or heavy streaming and gaming use.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Acosta and Roban also provided co-production legal (alongside Barsamian) for Roofman, starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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Staff handed out pens, tote bags and cookies stamped with company logos.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The president will emcee the Kennedy Center Honors this year, handing out awards to actor Sylvester Stallone, singers George Strait and Gloria Gaynor, Broadway star Michael Crawford and the rock band KISS.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The sandwiches are designed for comfort: no artisanal flourishes, just traditional Miami flavors, generously portioned.—
Carlos Frías,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Aug. 2025
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To tenderize meat with baking soda, here's what to do: Cut or portion the meat (if needed).—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Focused on expanding their notorious drug and money laundering organization outside of Detroit, their strained relationship has left the brothers divided.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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Spence and his wife, Imaging, divided their time between Wyoming and California before selling their place in Jackson Hole about four years ago.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The final tally allocated 2,076 shares at $250 each, 173 shares at $2,500 each, 148 shares at $5,000 each and154 shares at $25,000 each, according to the filing.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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By understanding geographic differences, companies can strategically allocate resources to better serve their customers.—
Nancy Clark,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Last week its drones struck the Druzhba pipeline that supplies Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia – two EU countries whose governments remain on good terms with Moscow.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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For personal listening on a phone or digital audio player, V-MODA also supplies a straight 1.5-meter cable.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Mete (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mete%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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