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parcel out

Idioms  
  1. Divide into parts and distribute, as in She parceled out the remaining candy among the children. This idiom uses parcel in the sense of “divide into small portions.” [Mid-1500s]


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“The responsibility lies with these athletes, they should not parcel out that responsibility,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 25, 2024

But with some fancy math, you can parcel out the effects of Head Start.

From Scientific American Oct. 26, 2023

You can look at the film if you want and parcel out blame.

From Washington Times Sep. 24, 2023

As his health declines, Sandra oversees his move into a care facility and helps parcel out his belongings to former students.

From New York Times Jan. 27, 2023

I was all ready to help parcel out the smidgen of food when, lo and behold, Hattie Mae uncovered a huge angel food cake.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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