as in to ration (out)
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dole out
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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 -
Lambert’s script doles out details in small measures, requiring patience from her audience.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Portion (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portion%20%28out%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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