as in to ration (out)
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dole out
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Through a combination of buttery-smooth fabric, mighty arch support, impact-absorbing memory foam, and the kind of curved, rocker-like outsole that doles out both traction and momentum on any surface.—
Rudolf Obias,
Footwear News,
3 Mar. 2026 -
The forces that are supposed to keep the peace and curb violence instead sow discord and dole out death.—
Sarah Jeong,
The Verge,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Portion (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portion%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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