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People accompanied immigrants to court hearings or took them into their homes or handed out know-your-rights cards at businesses, like my wife does at her restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The prestigious award, which was handed out in a ceremony at London's Tate Modern gallery, recognises works of fiction from around the world that have been translated into English.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The federal government says it handed out more than $180 billion in improper payments last year, largely through major entitlement programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

This year's Bafta Television Awards are being handed out in London, honouring the best programmes, actors and presenters on the small screen in the past 12 months.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

He handed out copies of the plans for the new design to all the school board members, keeping his back to my father and me the whole time.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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