to give something, such as food or money, to a particular group of people or to every person in a group
But only when it comes to doling out presents for relatives.
But the key to fighting poverty isn't reliant upon the rich doling out guilty money.
Childcare vouchers for working parents: These are often doled out instead of part of your salary.
Regulators are clearly tired of doling out fines that do little to discourage criminal activity.
She says: 'Of course we want to see the number of drugs being doled out come down.
The government has agreed to dole out an additional £5 million to schools.
The money will now be doled out in three parts.
doles out
doling out
doled out
There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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