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dole

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1. dole - Noun

2. dole - Verb

3. Dole - Proper noun

Meaning

grief; sorrow; lamentation.

See Dolus.

That which is dealt out; a part, share, or portion also, a scanty share or allowance.

Alms; charitable gratuity or portion.

A void space left in tillage.

To deal out in small portions; to distribute, as a dole; to deal out scantily or grudgingly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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A 58-year-old retired cab driver, T. Chelladurai, began pedalling his way on his bicycle from Srivilliputhur to Madurai — a distance of 75 km — to avail government dole of ₹1,000 to buy a birthday gift for his little daughter. Source: Internet

According to Bushell, "Punk was meant to be of the voice of the dole queue, and in reality most of them were not. Source: Internet

After Bush ended his campaign following the South Carolina primary, Dole endorsed Florida Senator Marco Rubio's campaign. Source: Internet

Bread stall, from a Pompeiian wall painting The grain dole also had symbolic value: it affirmed both the emperor's position as universal benefactor, and the right of all citizens to share in "the fruits of conquest". Source: Internet

Another big loss in Illinois persuaded Dole to withdraw from the race. Source: Internet

As the dole queues inevitably start to lengthen, even those fortunate enough to have escaped a cut in wages will get anxious. Source: Internet

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