doles out
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development doles out some $60 billion each year to states and localities to subsidize rent for low-income households.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
“Jean-Baptiste plays a woman who doles out misery and also, crucially, internalizes it, giving the character a humanity and sadness that’s absolutely transcendent,” says Glenn Whipp.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2024
Really, the only questions surrounding the group will be how Servais doles out the playing time to take advantage of the power potential that Canzone has shown and also trying to keep Haniger healthy.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
Another was to the formula that doles out federal aid, which was made in part to offer more help to lower-income students.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
Her slender brown arms wave about like wings as she doles out every command.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
