as in to ration (out)
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dole out
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In the wake of the shooting, many New Yorkers anointed him a hero for doling out street justice in the crime-riddled subway system.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026 -
But if Fergie is indeed doling out advice, there’s got to be a reason, right?—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
1 June 2026
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“Portion (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portion%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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