hand out

Example Sentences

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“In the old days, which was a year ago…you’d print out the statements of the town Visa card, Mastercard, and you would hand out a box of highlighters and go to work.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Official viewing events typically hand out covers to turn lights a less disruptive red.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"The government is handing both the Environment Agency and local authorities the power to boost waste crime enforcement, hand out tougher sentences and tackle illegal dumping faster," she added.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“Then we can hand out candy and stuff and have a sleepover.”

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish