- present participle of distribute.
distributing
Example Sentences
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“And we were just distributing roles based on what we thought everyone’s strengths were. My role was supposed to be the CEO, since I did a lot of lab management.”
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
"Across popular neighbourhoods, organisations and local groups are distributing kits that include televisions and solar-powered inverter systems to help residents follow the tournament."
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
In addition, distributing money to Americans from any deals “would really take an act of Congress,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
With 48 nations competing for the first time in World Cup history, distributing matches across three countries was the logical move.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Mr. Popper solved it, however, by distributing the extra eggs under hot-water bottles and electric heating-pads, kept just at penguin-body heat.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
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