ladle out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Sibling relationships are often ill-served by family dramas, indie or otherwise, which tend to ladle out trite beats and easy gags.
From Los Angeles Times
Alternatively, you can switch the ladle out for a skillet or shallow pot.
From Fox News
I can eat it alone or share it with friends, asking them, as I ladle out the broth, what their definition of comfort food is.
From New York Times
It’s also a cocktail that facilitates social distancing: Once the drink is hot, each person can approach the pot in turn and ladle out their own portion, minimizing the need to get close for serving.
From Washington Post
On a round plate, he’ll ladle out four rings, one inside another: gazpacho, smoked eggplant, mashed baked pears, and, nestled in the center, delectably scorched boneless chicken.
From The New Yorker
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