handed out

Example Sentences

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Employees at the store handed out complimentary gift bags and fresh flowers during the grand opening Wednesday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

If people were told snacks like that were handed out free, there would be a stampede on the doors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

This year's Bafta Television Awards are being handed out in London, honouring the best programmes, actors and presenters on the small screen in the past 12 months.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

He handed out his bad news to someone else.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea