doling out
Example Sentences
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It urged Congress to block the fund from doling out any payments.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The methodical ones proceed with one book followed by another, doling out plots in manageable hunks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
UCLA’s social media accounts highlighted Chesney’s efforts all offseason to preach personal accountability and serving others, doling out a mix of John Wooden and Ted Lasso life lessons.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Rank-and-file workers tend to think high achievement is the ticket to raises and job security, but business leaders aren’t doling out money for past performance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Matthew and Mark suddenly noticed the bread Mother was doling out.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
