handed out

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Cannes runs until May 23 when the prestigious Palme d'Or will be handed out for best film.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Goldman: We were nervous that people were gonna leave as soon as “Ocean’s” left, so we handed out pictures of Vince.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The federal government says it handed out more than $180 billion in improper payments last year, largely through major entitlement programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The show has already won two Baftas at the organisation's Craft Awards, which recognise behind-the-scenes achievements and were handed out two weeks ago.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

That first day—that first assignment, the very first one—remember how giddy everyone was the morning after, when they handed out all the champagne and perfume at The Cottage?

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein