disburse
Example Sentences
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"The Commission may not disburse EU funds to a member state until the required legislative reforms are in force and are effectively being applied," a court statement said.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
How should citizens protesting be informed that an escalation of force is occurring so they can disburse before it’s too late?
From Slate • Jan. 15, 2025
The court agreed with the SBA’s position that it was not legally obligated to disburse the funds.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2024
Under the Stafford Act, which governs federal disaster response, the president has the power to disburse relief to specific parts of the country after any “major disaster” — hurricanes, big floods, fires.
From Salon • Oct. 26, 2024
Mom and Dad took Laleh trick-or-treating, while I was assigned to monitor the house and disburse candy as necessary.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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