handed out

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The prestigious award, which was handed out in a ceremony at London's Tate Modern gallery, recognises works of fiction from around the world that have been translated into English.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The show has already won two Baftas at the organisation's Craft Awards, which recognise behind-the-scenes achievements and were handed out two weeks ago.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Passengers are being asked to remain in their cabins while the ship is disinfected and personal protective equipment is handed out.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Last year, the SEC handed out $60 million, the lowest total since 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Last year, when our English teacher handed out composition notebooks and told us to write our deepest feelings, nobody took her seriously.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller