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
Expect this to remain the case when SpaceX starts doling out shares in its IPO, people close to the deal say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
She tightens her lips while doling out my drink: she doesn’t approve of me.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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