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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Mike Winters,lauren Shamo, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Though the story is fictional, the film concludes with text information about crimes committed and prison sentences handed out to various characters.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
In this handout image released on Oct. 3 by the Israeli army, members of the Israeli army take part in an operation in southern Lebanon.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2024
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To drum up business, Ortiz put up flyers and handed out business cards in targeted neighborhoods.
—Mike Winters,lauren Shamo, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Though the story is fictional, the film concludes with text information about crimes committed and prison sentences handed out to various characters.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Smoke rises after North Korea blows up sections of inter-Korean roads on its side of the border between the two Koreas, according to South Korea’s military, as seen from the South Korean side, October 15, 2024, in this screen grab from a handout video.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
In this handout image released on Oct. 3 by the Israeli army, members of the Israeli army take part in an operation in southern Lebanon.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2024
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In New Jersey, rain is usually distributed evenly over the months, state climatologist Dave Robinson said.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Mubi distributes the film throughout most of Europe and Latin America, while A24 distributes in the USA.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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More Than a Meal The digital recipe booklet titled Your Holiday Feast, Perfectly Paired, is more than recipes.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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The other side: While no organized opposition campaign exists, written comments against the measure in Denver's ballot booklet say the measure is unnecessary and redundant, arguing all city agencies should address human rights and community concerns.Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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SpaceX is working on a concept version of Starlink for Mars, according to a NASA presentation.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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After a similar presentation in Tokyo last week Yukol told Variety that the 30% rebate would finally be completed by the end of this year and said that he should be held accountable for that commitment.Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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And so, typically hospitals have favored opioids, which are dispensed by a pharmacy upon a patient’s discharge at little or no cost to the hospital.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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For every five plates finished, a short anime or game plays on the tablet screen at the table; and a prize is dispensed from a machine triggered by every 15th plate placed in a tableside disposal slot.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
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On the contrary, within its pages, Hersey beautifully delineates through the use of vintage hymns, prayer books, and abolitionist pamphlets, that rest is a birthright and a necessity and an anecdote for a tired world.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
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Among those who acknowledge Elwood’s existence, some see potential — like Elwood’s teacher, Mr. Hill (Jimmie Fails), who gives the boy a pamphlet for Melvin Griggs College, as well as a record of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches — while others are determined to limit it.Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2024
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The contribution from him was small but encouraging: a baby hook with the left hand, a good help read to block a shot before the third-quarter buzzer, a pair of boards.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Matching that money with contributions of their own, the state and city negotiated a transfer of seven miles of 82nd Avenue from the Oregon DOT to Portland.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
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The Texas Department of Public Safety did not provide any additional details about the case Thursday in announcing the charges, but officials will hold a news conference Friday afternoon.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Mezrich wrote brochures for a nonprofit while doggedly cranking out 40-odd pages a day on the side.Simon van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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The extensive Enchant brochure read like a cruise-ship itinerary, with countless fun things to do every hour on the hour, all day long.Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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