dole
noun
a portion or allotment of money, food, etc., especially as given at regular intervals by a charity or for maintenance.
have been doling
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present perfect progressiveof dole.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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So far, the two have been doling out ULA exemptions to those who qualify.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024
Last week, the British media got hold of leaked copies of his memoir “Spare,” in Spanish, and have been doling out the highlights.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 8, 2023
The legendary bakery and its equally illustrious owner, Morales, have been doling out baked goods since 1972.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 11, 2019
Big foundations have been doling out big gifts for years.
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2015
For years, gamers have been doling out monthly fees to play Activision's "World of Warcraft" and other multiplayer games that can played together by thousands around the world simultaneously.
From Reuters ● Dec. 1, 2011
