hand out

Example Sentences

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It means councils can give those experiencing difficulties direct access to cash in the hopes of removing the need for hand-out provisions.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

When Dave left the room to get the hand-out about the bell-ringer dress code, all the future bell ringers began to chat.

From Time • Dec. 10, 2014

Their response is the kind of gratitude a Caesar might hand-out to an innocent messenger on receiving unwelcome news.

From The Guardian • Apr. 3, 2013

Many ex-militants complain that they only receive a small portion of the stipend, while their former commanders pocket most of the hand-out.

From Reuters • Jun. 4, 2012

She flipped ahead to look at the last page of the hand-out, looking for a clue about where this whole thing would end up.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements