How to Use give out in a Sentence

give out

verb
  • Hire a host; tell a few jokes; sing the songs; give out the awards.
    Vulture, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Keira Brady leapt for a spike, the ball hit the hardwood, and head coach CJ Suarez felt his legs give out.
    Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2022
  • The judges have not yet given out their Group Golden Buzzer.
    Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The original bread slicer gave out around the time Tosdevin took over.
    oregonlive, 20 July 2023
  • One lumen is equal to the amount of light given out by a candle in a square foot area.
    Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The 89th Academy Awards were nearing their end, with just one award left to give out.
    Diana Pearl, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2023
  • On Monday, from from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the shop will give out free scoops — with the suggestion that guests donate $1.
    Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
  • First hour that sign was up, the insurance folks gave out more than 100 lunches.
    Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 June 2023
  • One knee implant gave out in just nine months, Moody told the group, according to the minutes.
    Fred Schulte, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Next year, both awards should be given out during the telecast.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The brothers and the brother-in-law were out knocking on doors, giving out flyers.
    Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 22 July 2023
  • If the city doesn’t follow state rules, any speeding tickets deputies give out wouldn’t be valid.
    Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
  • At every step, rocks could give way above them, or their legs could give out below them.
    Myke Cole and Michael Livingston, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Instead of cash, some people give out socks, gloves, or gift cards for small amounts to be redeemed for food.
    Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 24 Nov. 2022
  • But his voice did give out, and Stankevitz was brought in as a second half replacement.
    The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The organization will give out lanterns and an Anna May Wong coin to the first 100 people.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2023
  • However, out of the more than 40 times the award has been given out, no more than 14 women in the film industry have received the award.
    Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Sep. 2023
  • Are the Reds more hesitant to give out bigger contracts in free agency?
    Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Despite the demand to build, the state can only give out three licenses, so many of those plans will never come to fruition.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Also, free tote bags will be given out, while supplies last.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Nov. 2023
  • And of course, judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will still be around to enjoy boozy bakes and give out icy stares—and maybe a handshake or two.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2023
  • This is the only airline program that gives out next year’s elite status based on this year’s spending.
    Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2023
  • At today's event, the Wales couple are among the many royals to attend and give out trophies to winners today.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 23 June 2023
  • This way, if your tank gives out halfway through you can switch it out quickly and refill it down the road when your schedule allows.
    Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 6 July 2023
  • To make money, banks use a portion of customers’ deposits to give out loans to other customers.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Others, give out of obligation and their choices show it.
    Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2023
  • On March 19, DQ will give out a small vanilla soft serve cone, no purchase necessary.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The site first launched in January, when President Joe Biden pledged to give out 1 billion free rapid tests to combat the omicron surge.
    Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2022
  • In the end, Calloway only gave out a single non-orchid flower to each person.
    Olivia Messer, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2023
  • That’s the important part, continuing to throw your body in there and be willing to absorb and give out contact.
    Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Dec. 2022

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