as in distributing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
shares in the company's profits were prorated according to the workers' length of service
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In February 2014, Bonilla was sentenced in New Haven federal court to 68 months in prison and four years of supervised release for distributing heroin, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2025 -
The joint task force operation found the organization was distributing various drugs, including opioids, high-grade marijuana, THC products and MDMA.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2025
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CEOs must prioritize security awareness across all organizational levels, allocating budgets for training and certifications as well as encouraging employees to attend relevant conferences.—
Andrew Duncan,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Investors in China are taking note and are already allocating to the stock market, as evidenced by a jump in margin collateral, which is used to make leveraged investments or simply trade in margin accounts.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This humanoid robot is designed to excel in various professional settings, from health care to hospitality, with the ability to perform tasks like moving equipment in hospitals, providing customer service and offering guidance.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Informed Decision-Making The use of technology broadens CRE teams’ knowledge base, providing detailed information for informed decisions across any geographic area or retail segment.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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By managing and administering sanctions, export controls, and investment screening, Washington can often prevent money and certain technology from falling into the hands of its rivals.—
Henry Farrell,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
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Maher stressed that the debate occurring now is much more localized than in years past, given that just 10 of the 27 states with the death penalty still on the books sentenced people to death this year, with nine states actually administering executions.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC News,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Prorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorating. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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