as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
aid workers dealt out a packet of emergency supplies to each earthquake victim
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Swalwell’s campaign spokesperson, Micah Beasley, went farther in a statement distributed to reporters earlier Tuesday.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026 -
That money is distributed by the MLB Players Association.—
PJ Green
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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During one recent stop at the ArtPrize event, Zelenak said more than 3,000 acts of kindness were dispensed before the machine ran out.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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The federal government ultimately paid more than $6 million for prescription drugs that were never dispensed, according to the DOJ.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Instead, their estate will be divided amongst my siblings and the portion that would be mine will go to a charity of my parent’s choice.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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We’re divided over politics, over the climate, over the Beckhams.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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These answers are provided here to allow candidates to speak directly to our readers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dan Da Dan Season 2, Gachiakuta, My Hero Academia final season, Takopi’s Original Sin, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 and The Summer Hikaru Died will vie for the marquee Anime of the Year prize, which will be handed out during a May 23 ceremony in Tokyo.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The foundation helps the library with programming costs and sponsorships like the canvas bags that were handed out at the summer reading program.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Elders promised that roughly $15 million of the church’s $100 million annual revenue would be allocated to international missionary work, according to the lawsuit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Parking Approximately 16,600 spaces will be allocated for general spectator parking around the stadium on Match Days.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Dealt (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealt%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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