as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
parceled out the assignments for work on the parish fair
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To further analyze them, the researchers used electron microscopy, which provided precise information on how these elements were distributed within the electrode and on its surface topography.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026 -
According to a report from Axios, Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter Friday to ByteDance, accusing the company of distributing and reproducing its intellectual property through the new AI tool without permission.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Nikita and Oksana described standing outside for hours — sometimes in rain, wind or cold — waiting for a worker to dispense medicine.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS’ more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hospitals are so poorly equipped that patients are asked to provide supplies needed for their care, from syringes to surgical screws.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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This satellite will provide broadband internet and communications capability for public use facilities in Indonesia’s rural regions.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Residents vote beforehand on how the funds will be allocated, whether to a community member in need or a public service project.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The governor’s proposal included in his budget allocates $10 million in bonding to jumpstart the program.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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Always use a clean utensil when portioning jam.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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However, either nut can fit into a balanced, nutritious diet and can support weight control when portioned mindfully.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Schools have to administer a standardized test that compares a student’s performance with a representative national sample, such as the Iowa Assessments or ACT.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Those measures, which also sparked international backlash, include allowing Jewish Israelis to buy West Bank land directly and allowing Israeli authorities to administer certain religious sites in areas under the Palestinian Authority's control.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Big figure skating day in Milan, as a medal will be handed out in the men’s single skating event.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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In total, the organization handed out more than $220,000, including a $100,000 grand prize, FORGE’s largest product development grant award to date.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Parcel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcel%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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