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In Washington CWAdministrator Hopkins has made a reputation for himself that is wholly independent of his fortuitous political popularity as the greatest disburser of ready cash in the country's history.

From Time Magazine Archive

"My distinguished client never informed me," replied the lawyer, "but"—and a twinkle appeared in his eye—"as an occasional disburser of funds—Monte Carlo—" Tim burst out laughing.

From Arizona Nights by White, Stewart Edward

"Come with me," he said, "and let me reassure you," and the doors of the commanding officer's sanctum opened at once to the omnipotent disburser of government good things, Folsom following at his heels.

From Warrior Gap A Story of the Sioux Outbreak of '68. by King, Charles

It was the disburser of alms and a many-handed robber.

From A Short History of Monks and Monasteries by Wishart, Alfred Wesley

In 1767 the city of San Gavan, remaining intact amid the ruin of all its neighbors, was the sole disburser of the riches of the Caravaya Valley.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 23, February, 1873 by Various