as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
no system yet in place for handing out room assignments
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Recent Examples of hand out
Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
These cards are specifically to be handed out to immigration authorities.
—Araceli Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
Gerald Scorse, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
The move appears to be similar to one from Biden’s own playbook, though the latter does not connect loan handouts to military recruitment.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Hey Grant, please get in here and hand out the date rose before this verbal alercation comes to blows!
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
These cards are specifically to be handed out to immigration authorities.
—Araceli Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
The federal tax code is famous (and infamous) for its huge handouts to those with the highest incomes, the most egregious being the cap on Social Security taxes.
—Gerald Scorse, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
The move appears to be similar to one from Biden’s own playbook, though the latter does not connect loan handouts to military recruitment.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Verb
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The recent products were distributed between Jan. 3, 2025, to Jan. 24, 2025.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
1 Feb. 2025
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The recall affected one lot of Fentanyl Transdermal System, 25 mcg/h, distributed nationwide to the pharmacy and patient level and has a lot number of 108319 with an expiration date 04/2027.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The collection of 484 pieces includes toy windows, tires, eyes, and more to help bring your creations to life, as well as an ideas booklet to drive inspiration.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Seventy-two pages of ornaments feature in the shop’s annual catalog, a newsprint booklet hotly anticipated by customers each year.—
Carmen Rosy Hall,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As New York Fashion Week had just kicked into full swing Naylor was anticipating attending Sergio Hudson’s presentation.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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With a slideshow presentation, the school’s Principal Talib ul Hikmah Karriem explained the Nation of Islam’s history and theology.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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After receiving free cans of Poppi dispensed from the aesthetic vending machines, many of the influencers documented their unboxing experiences for their large online followings.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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That strategy resonated with Zaslow, who has used it to dispense with the newspapers and magazines that were accumulating on a bookshelf in her own home.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Know Your Rights pamphlets — also known as KYRs — are compiled by various organizations and contain helpful and digestible information for people who might have encounters with immigration officers.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2025
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Neighbors for a Better California plans to distribute yard signs and pamphlets to potential donors across the coast.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Ryan actually downplayed his contribution to Harvey’s performance while echoing the praise Harvey sent his way.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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But Sunday night, during an interview with the Associated Press on a livestream for the Grammys, there was an interaction that was criticized as disrespectful his career and significant contributions to music.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Senate moves to expand grant program Another bill providing funding to non-public schools advanced to the Senate floor earlier in the week in a 5-4 vote in the Senate Education Committee.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2025
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Doctors in some states watch their patients’ health deteriorate before providing abortions, even when there is a zero percent chance that the pregnancy in question could result in a live birth.—
Kerry Meagher,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Our class offerings are listed in the Hutchinson Park/Recreation/Community Education brochure or online at www.hutchinsonprce.com.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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But, at a time when hundreds of Cubans are in prison for voicing dissent and hundreds more are fleeing the island in record numbers — some dying at sea and during multi-country treks to the U.S.-Mexico border — the glossy American travel brochures peddling travel to Cuba sicken me.—
Fabiola Santiago,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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