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
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
Edgar Cisneros, the former city manager of Commerce, also pleaded guilty in the plot in which local officials allegedly took bribes to hand out permits for marijuana businesses.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
But others argue that the program is a handout to drug manufacturers.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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Economists have called on the government to hand out cash to families with children and to provide greater tax benefits after the nation’s fertility rate plunged in recent years.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
Edgar Cisneros, the former city manager of Commerce, also pleaded guilty in the plot in which local officials allegedly took bribes to hand out permits for marijuana businesses.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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There will be handouts for all their customers, which is the scavenger hunt map with stickers.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
But others argue that the program is a handout to drug manufacturers.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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Founded by lawyer Song Ong Siang and physician Lim Boon Keng, the Straits Chinese Magazine was distributed as far afield as Yokohama, San Francisco, and London.H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 22 Dec. 2024
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The foundation celebrated with local communities in María La Baja by distributing gifts, clothing, and food to families in need and creating joyous moments with music and dancing with Karol G herself.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2024
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Just how deep is demonstrated in the accompanying 36-page booklet, which features an extended conversation between her and filmmaker (and longtime friend) Cameron Crowe.George Varga, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
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The booklet has other reforms for restoring the proper relationship between the federal government and state governments, as well as reforms for restoring the proper relationship between the legislative and executive branches of the federal government.Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Sasaki has elite stuff, and at just 23 years old, all 30 teams should be going all in with their presentations to try and woo him to their organization.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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This Japanese-centric restaurant offers a distinct dining experience that combines modern and traditional Japanese fare with a highly refined approach to presentation.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In these roles, PBMs decide what pharmacists and pharmacies are paid to dispense prescription medications.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Turner dispensing fundamental tips for survival, Elwood, clinging to his optimistic worldview.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
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But the pamphlet argued only that virtue should be tested, not, as Eve contends, that it must be tested in solitude, away from those who might help one to exercise one’s reason well.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Cars occasionally stopped and a window would roll down, and Oyster would stand and lean forward to hand a passenger a pamphlet with a list of candidates endorsed by the Democratic Party.Roger Simmons, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Gratitude Perhaps the most important element of this end-of-year message is an expression of gratitude for employees’ contributions to the company’s success this year.Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In one scene, Trump and Melania were giving interviews on the red carpet at the VH1 Fashion Awards and the future president commented on Zoolander's contributions to the fashion and modeling world.Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Yet such homes are supposed to provide a level of medical care even more intense than that in nursing facilities.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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This example, which comes to us from Bulang & Sons is a full kit, and shows enough age to provide a unique look.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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Repetitive tasks like stapling documents and stamping brochures were not stimulating enough.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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All patrons must start at will call to receive their admission ticket and brochure, which includes a list of participating locations.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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