Example Sentences

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It often could appear as though admins were doling out such bans incorrectly or arbitrarily, to the detriment of the Reddit experience.

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2022

If they said they were doling out work, we listened — even when the work never came.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2022

Even as the firm’s lawyers were doling out legal advice to the banking giant’s directors, partners were weighing how “to create a more efficient practice group management structure,” according to emails reported by legal publications.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2016

The Broncos would study the other quality organizations from a contractual standpoint, to see how they were doling out dollars.

From Newsweek • Sep. 8, 2010

They were doling out the charity in the Town's House, and I had never been in't afore.

From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)