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
Jay Bulger, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
The investigation, called Operation Safe Road, also netted convictions of more than 50 others, most notably lobbyist and longtime Ryan friend Lawrence Warner, who used his connections and sway to illegally profit off of state contracts and leases handed out by Ryan’s secretary of state’s office.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2024
Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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
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Juliano-Villani was behind the bar-slash-desk, handing out shots of Evan Williams whiskey.
—Jay Bulger, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
The investigation, called Operation Safe Road, also netted convictions of more than 50 others, most notably lobbyist and longtime Ryan friend Lawrence Warner, who used his connections and sway to illegally profit off of state contracts and leases handed out by Ryan’s secretary of state’s office.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2024
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Alongside these videos, the project offers handouts encouraging critical thinking and reflection among students and educators.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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
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Beta Film has been distributing the series and last month tied up deals with Walter Presents for North America, the UK and Ireland, HBO Max for the CEE region, Arte for Germany and France, and Filmin for Spain and Portugal.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
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The parish and its volunteers helped distribute hundreds of turkeys, with traditional Thanksgiving meal fixings, and winter clothing to members of the community in need.Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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These may be contained within a booklet or a DVD containing a PDF.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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There is a limited edition deluxe vinyl version that comes with a poster, a booklet of photos and lyrics, and a 3D pop-up centerfold.Angel Diaz, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps earmark some of those funds for a reissue of the Beastie Boys’ third album, Ill Communication, which is out now in a massive presentation across three 180g LPs with lenticular cover art and 12 bonus cuts and remixes, all stored in a hard slipcase.Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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The parade will be broadcast live on NBC, with an encore presentation at 2 p.m. Is there a live stream of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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With that, they’re equipped with the energy and focus to dispense their own pep talks again.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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In January 2023, Sinema, speaking in Davos, Switzerland, told many of the world’s wealthiest and most influential leaders there was no need to dispense with the legislative filibuster after the 2022 midterms two months earlier.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2024
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Similarly, Norway, which was a NATO founding member in 1949, released a pamphlet urging Norwegians to be prepared to cope for up to a week in the event of war, crises or extreme weather.Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Unapproved pamphlets, fliers, handbills, etc. Weapons of any kind.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024
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Create And Invest In A Legacy Fund Another option is to set up an investment account to fund future contributions to charities or to financially help your adult kids and their families.Steve Vernon, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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While there is no Moana without any of the artists who helped make the score indelible, the impact of Miranda’s specific contributions can’t be overstated.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
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The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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And the breakfast, brunch and lunch chain is providing a treat to encourage acts of kindness.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Their neighborhood looks like a real estate brochure, with rows of large, uniform houses, spotless sidewalks and American flags flying from front porches.John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Students satisfying those requirements will be mailed a brochure informing them of their conditional admission.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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