How to Use distribution in a Sentence

distribution

noun
  • He complained that the distribution of work was unfair.
  • The group collects food and clothing for distribution to needy families.
  • The company handles the distribution of goods to stores nationwide.
  • The university does not permit distribution of leaflets on campus.
  • The new design provides better weight distribution.
  • The distribution of paychecks will happen every other Friday.
  • He studies the distributions of wildcats in North America.
  • She was responsible for product distribution.
  • Ready-to-eat meals are available at the distribution centers, as well.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Other terms of the distribution deal were not disclosed.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2023
  • In other words, when things are good, companies will keep their profits for distribution to shareholders.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023
  • All of Zipline’s mature distribution centers today are gross margin positive.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Chanel has doubled the size of its distribution network in the last five years.
    Joelle Diderich, WWD, 18 Sep. 2024
  • And while each of those is possible, the shift higher in long rates has not moved them to the center of the risk distribution.
    Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The First State is unique for having one of the longest distribution windows in the United States.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2023
  • There has been little to no aid distribution in Gaza since the airstrikes began and most shops are closed.
    Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Of course, tax is a distribution of resources from one group to another, said Zoe Williams in The Guardian.
    Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The design of this smoker keeps direct heat away from food to give an even distribution of heat and smoke.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
  • The suit seeks to block distribution of the film, which is scheduled to become available March 21 on Amazon Prime Video.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Markets east of Dallas have been some of the fastest-growing warehouse and distribution areas of North Texas in the last few years.
    Steve Brown, Dallas News, 29 Apr. 2023
  • While the shot distribution figures to change on a game-by-game basis for a team like this, Lue said Leonard was the one player in the Big Four who had to have the ball every night.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Pathé has acquired French distribution rights and will release the movie in French theaters.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Robert, as the co-founder of Utopia, what is the biggest issue today facing film distribution?
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 June 2023
  • The paper will be chosen by a group of experts on IUT theory, and the first distribution is scheduled to take place in 2024.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 28 July 2023
  • This one has a low heat setting and a tourmaline iron that is good for even heat distribution, which helps lessen your chances of damage.
    Akili King, Essence, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The aid was then given to the Palestinian Red Crescent for distribution.
    Vivian Yee, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2023
  • All the pieces in the Rachael Ray bakeware set are oven safe up to 450° F, and the carbon steel material offers even heat distribution (so no hotspots).
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Lowe’s suggests, for the most even light distribution, to choose fixtures that match your cabinet length.
    Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The limited distribution of the tickets is just one of the hurdles Olympic organizers have faced regarding the use of the Seine.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The organization is asking supporters to help by donating to aid distribution centers and vet care.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024

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