as in to ration (out)
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dole out
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Several states, including California, quickly began to dole out benefits.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025 -
According to a Monday morning social media post, the president seems to think there would be enough money left after tariff rebate checks are doled out to help pay down the nation’s nearly $40 trillion in debt.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Portion (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portion%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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