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handout

[hand-out] / ˈhændˌaʊt /


Example Sentences

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The people . . . the food . . . the collarless dog hanging around for handouts .

From Literature

"I wasn't asking to live there. I wasn't asking for anything from the Australian government, I wasn't looking for a handout – I just wanted to experience Australia for the set term of the visa."

From BBC

Hundreds of Philippine tricycle drivers lined up Tuesday in Manila for cash handouts they hope will provide temporary relief from a war-driven surge in fuel prices that has left the country scrambling for short-term answers.

From Barron's

Seoul has offered cash handouts, childcare support and infertility treatment aid to address the issue.

From Barron's

Ahead of the February 8 general election, all three major parties offered various populist handouts and socioeconomic policies to boost the economy.

From Barron's