He distributed the remaining cake between Dave and Don.
•Please distribute the magazines between the two boys.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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parcel out — verb administer or bestow, as in small portions administer critical remarks to everyone present dole out some money shell out pocket money for the children deal a blow to someone the machine dispenses soft drinks • Syn: ↑distribute, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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