Example Sentences

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The Steelers have doled out more than $100 million in contracts to a group that includes difference-makers at every level, from Cam Heyward along the line to edge rushers T.J.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2023

But longstanding city policy allows council members to receive free game tickets, which they have doled out to campaign donors, friends and themselves like tokens at Chuck E. Cheese.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

The officials have doled out special passes for the sick to seek medicine and other necessities during lockdown.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2022

The creator of the slip wrote they have doled out their judgment because they hope the insults would elicit a change in the driver’s parking behavior.

From Fox News • Sep. 14, 2021

Our grandfathers would have doled out coal and blankets, and thought no more of it.

From Marcella by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.