handed out

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Cannes runs until May 23 when the prestigious Palme d'Or will be handed out for best film.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

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

Two volunteers with the cycling advocacy group People for Mobility Justice handed out helmets and lights to everyone who took a bike.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

As soon as she handed out a new piece of music, she’d ask him to stand up and play it, not just for the trumpet section, but for the whole band.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee