as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
determined to mete out an appropriate punishment for the CEO guilty of insider trading
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They were distributed at World Market locations in over 30 states.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
20 July 2025 -
From the mobile studio, the live broadcast is distributed simultaneously via satellite links and online streams to TV networks all over the globe.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The director general of Gaza’s health ministry said the strike hit near a medical center dispensing children’s formula to women.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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As Dee and Dennis raced to loot their parents' house, Charlie, Frank, and Mac found that Philly strippers (including future stars Tiffany Haddish and Natasha Leggero) were moved to dispense free lap dances on guys in wheelchairs, a lightbulb moment that ignited the bond between Charlie and Frank.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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The remaining power would be purchased by Hoosier Energy, which provides electricity in Indiana and Illinois.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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For now, sustainability reporting regulations only require companies to provide information.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Staffers handed out sandwiches, beverages and even canes for those who did not have time to grab their medical equipment in the smoke and flames.—
Holly Ramer,
Fortune,
15 July 2025
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It was repeated in recruiting sessions, one-on-one meetings with HR people, and in the annual Summary Program Description (SPD) booklets handed out to every city worker.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Clean utensils: Use clean utensils when portioning the mayonnaise to avoid introducing bacteria into the mix.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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Use this as a guide to equally cut and portion it out.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Hamilton County residents are divided on the new lease terms for Paycor Stadium.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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With new population growth centered in majority-minority cities like Dallas, Republican map drawers in Texas will also have to clear federal limits on how much a community can be divided.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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This involves planning your day in advance and allocating specific time slots for various tasks, meetings, and even breaks.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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County records show commissioners allocated about $270,000 to the A3 Foundation over the last two years, utilizing funds reserved for charities and nonprofit events.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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On the production side, Rae made sure to assemble the right crew to supply heat behind the boards with beats from Swizz Beatz, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and Nottz throughout the 17-track album.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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While ratings have dipped over the past few years, in line with the vast majority of other shows, MasterChef still averages a consolidated 28-day audience of more than 3M viewers, according to Barb data supplied by overnights.tv.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
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“Mete (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mete%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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