as in to deal (out)
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Even generously portioned into two sets with an intermission, their 23-song show almost seemed over too fast, but that’s a testament generally to their clock-stopping spell.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025 -
And what better way to tell them than portioning them out over several episodes? 7. Whither Maggie the waitress?—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Musk doled out about $20 million of his own money to boost Schimel.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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In the meantime, Jasso and her colleagues doled out hot instant soup, fresh fruit and backpacks through the slots in the fence.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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Renee sometimes sang with her hand on her hip, dispensing wisdom, and occasionally dancing on stage with her sister.—
Lisa Tozzi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Gaudy costumes and secret identities were dispensed with whilst newsreaders and rock songs from the real world were woven into the plots.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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In a Wednesday research note distributed earlier, Kai Wang suggests investors stick with stocks that benefit from any future stimulus from China.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Obtaining, distributing, and managing these certificates in a secure manner takes time, money, and coordination.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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Since large crowds for the theme park will be inevitable following its opening next month, allocate a few days to experience everything at Epic Universe on any future trips.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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One of the stops of the rail tour is Istanbul, Turkey. Adventure by Train The company will allocate $100 per person per hotel for laundry services and recommends passengers travel with bags that can fit in overhead compartments.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
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Treatment consists of keeping airways clear and administering oxygen or fluids if needed.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2025
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Programs run under contract are also in the crosshairs, including one that administers vaccines in shelters, clinics and to homebound individuals, and a rapid-response team that tests for infections as quickly as possible to help prevent the spread of infectious disease.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Ply (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ply%20%28with%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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