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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]


Example Sentences

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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

Strong viewership numbers is enabling the league to parcel out games to streaming giants for eye-wateringly high prices.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 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

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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