hand out

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In an apparent sign that rescue missions were closing up, interim President Delcy Rodriquez held a ceremony to hand out medals to international teams, including their rescue dogs.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

A handful of mainly religious and aid groups hand out food, water, sanitary towels and nappies.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Taking to the stage to hand out the prize for best reality show, Danny quipped: "Two Danny Dyers at the Baftas. Do you know how people tell us apart? My chins."

From BBC • May 10, 2026

That suggested it felt no urgency to hand out new policy measures even while it repeated assurances about stabilizing markets and the need for energy security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Alfhercht shot a hand out and grabbed Håkon around the arm.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack