handing out
Example Sentences
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When he arrived in front of the federal building, another person hopped into the bed and began handing out the supplies to protesters gathered outside the entrance.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
One man stood by the entrance of the Al-Qibli prayer hall, handing out paper tissues to worshippers overcome with emotion.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Daytime activities included volunteering at a soup kitchen, handing out food to families in Parque Maceo and dropping off N95 masks and meds at the towering Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Wever looked for work again, taking jobs that paid as low as $10 an hour handing out tools at a manufacturer and doing deliveries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
A steward was handing out rolls of paper streamers for passengers to throw over the railing as the ship sailed.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
