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doles out



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Business leaders are nervous about the vacancy, as the EDC historically doles out land, tax breaks, and financing for developments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

Inside, grime music blasts as a pop-up vendor doles out vegan banh mi to shoppers who clutch bamboo toilet paper and vegan lox.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2024

Injuries are often taken into consideration when the NHL’s Department of Player Safety doles out punishments.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024

Another was to the formula that doles out federal aid, which was made in part to offer more help to lower-income students.

From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024

Her slender brown arms wave about like wings as she doles out every command.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton


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