handed out

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The show has already won two Baftas at the organisation's Craft Awards, which recognise behind-the-scenes achievements and were handed out two weeks ago.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Passengers are being asked to remain in their cabins while the ship is disinfected and personal protective equipment is handed out.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The mural ceremony was held April 24 immediately after the school’s 50th annual district track meet, where Brown interacted with the participants and handed out ribbons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Some accounts state that pretzels were a sort of reward, handed out by monks to their young postulants for learning and correctly reciting their prayers.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

After the usual business of going through all the names of the children, Miss Honey handed out a brand-new exercise-book to each pupil.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl