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Officials in Houston and Harris County were distributing food, ice and water at five other locations.

From Seattle Times • May 19, 2024

As a fire in Rhodes continued to burn in the island’s southeast, airlines were able to ferry some travelers away from the island’s airport, where the authorities were distributing water and snacks to passengers.

From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2023

Mini China, which is owned by Germany's BMW, said the workers were distributing the treats to company employees.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2023

Taking sips of his chicken soup, displaced resident Heriberto Garcia, 66, said he was grateful that people were distributing food.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2023

“Scores,” the Director repeated and flung out his arms, as though he were distributing largesse.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley