handed out

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Some accounts state that pretzels were a sort of reward, handed out by monks to their young postulants for learning and correctly reciting their prayers.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

They handed out smoke detectors for the elderly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

They handed out high fives at every time out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The food prepared by volunteers over open fires in the yard is handed out in bags to people queueing at the door.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“Give me the Herr’s luggage,” said the driver; and with exceeding alacrity my bags were handed out and put in the calèche.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker