handed out
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A passenger at the airport, Paul Lee, told the BBC he had not heard any announcements about the issue or seen bottled water being handed out.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
If they handed out medals for wrongness, a U.S. government report 25 years ago would have won a spot on the podium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
It was believed to be the only red card ever handed out after a World Cup final, and the ignominy it brought was well-deserved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
There was some interesting stagecraft where they were read sequentially from the chamber but handed out in the pressroom together.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
The Tower Adviser handed out translucent stones threaded on strings.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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