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[hand-out] / ˈhændˌaʊt /


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The government's budget includes a cash handout of NT$10,000 for every resident, which Lai described as an economic "dividend" from AI-driven growth to be shared by the public.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

During a recent Sunday sermon, Stetler was working through his AI-generated “Seven Domains” handout, when it fell out of sync with his slides.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

By ensuring that money is tied to real effort and sacrifice, rather than given as a casual gift, children learn the direct connection between hard work and capital, transforming a handout into a meaningful reward.

From MarketWatch May 29, 2026

Many of these families are victims of the earthquake which badly damaged Mandalay and surrounding areas in March, and are hoping for a handout.

From BBC Dec. 26, 2025

According to the McDonald’s handout, the cheeseburger contains only six ingredients: a 100 percent beef patty, a bun, two American cheese slices, ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions, and “grill seasoning,” whatever that is.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

Many governments around the world have shielded households from rising energy prices with subsidies and handouts, supporting consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

He said the country's businesses had a "parent-child mentality" with the central government and relied too often on handouts.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Players used to supervision, with worksheet handouts and a full week of instruction, had to complete assignments online and independently.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

Ahead of the February 8 general election, all three major parties offered various populist handouts and socioeconomic policies to boost the economy.

From Barron's Feb. 16, 2026

Besides, he said, he didn’t want to accept anyone’s handouts.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate




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