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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A number of rare and valuable Pokémon are unfortunately shiny locked, and typically the only way to obtain shiny versions of these Pokémon is to wait for a future game, or hope that developer Game Freak distributes them as a gift.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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Their recommendations often determine if insurance companies cover the vaccine free of charge for a patient and if pharmacies readily distribute them.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But here, your character dispenses all that great wisdom about how to succeed in Vegas, but the character has evolved into also being a dangerous man who orders broken bones and killings of those who cross him.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Phillies may want to take note of that fact Thomson dispensed, because having one of those 34 players that have ever accomplished a feat of such impressive magnitude on your team is a pretty serious advantage.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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That game, however, is unavailable for buyers of season-ticket packages according to emails and screenshots provided to SportsMoney by multiple season ticket holders.—
Andrew Wagner,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The violation is the eleventh recorded since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, according to Defense Ministry figures provided to ABC News.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Funding the high-speed rail project On the final day of sessions, legislators agreed to allocate $1 billion each year from the state’s cap-and-trade program to fund the high-speed rail project.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Budd also does not know how the state would allocate resources among local governments.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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For the most part, the Ripper has been background noise on Resurrection, with tidbits being portioned out over the course of the first eight episodes.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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Consider prepping and portioning these sides ahead of time to make packing lunches on a busy morning a breeze.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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These financial penalties and long-term reputational stains are far greater than the cost to administer and maintain a strong inclusion program.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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The aspiring performer also handed out flyers for the Boston Comedy Club at night in exchange for free stage time at the end of the night, according to The Atlantic.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Parcel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcel%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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