hand out

Example Sentences

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“It’s about me reaching my hand out for six years and getting shot down.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"We have to ask if the measures being taken now to contain the spread and hand out preventative antibiotics should have started sooner."

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Real Nobel prize-winners hand out the awards at the ceremony -- often wearing funny hats.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

My dad would always say, “When you meet people, get your hand out first to shake their hand,” because it shows keenness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Misha stopped talking so he could put his hand out, covering the bowl.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack