- present participle of dispense.
dispensing
Example Sentences
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Here she remade herself as a low-key singer-songwriter dispensing wise yet unflashy tunes about love, home and family — part of a gentle resetting of pop’s mood after the turmoil of the previous decade.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Warsh hinted at a blizzard of changes ahead, but the biggest arguably may be dispensing with consideration of the markets’ reaction to the Fed’s words.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
AI agents were already dispensing advice on stock investments and recommending Amazon.com purchases.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
However, when market prices rise suddenly – often above the original tariff and even above the concession price offered - pharmacies end up dispensing medication at a loss.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
He was no longer selling; he was dispensing favors.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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