share out

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phrasal verb

shared out; sharing out; shares out
chiefly British
: to divide (something) into parts and give the parts to different people
In her will, she shared out her property to her nephews and nieces.

share-out

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noun

British
: an act of dividing something into parts and giving them to two or more people
There was an equal share-out of the money.

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From there, Boston trusts their movement and sharing out of those double teams. Shane Young, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

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“Share out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/share%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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