noun
a portion or share of something, especially money or food distributed to those in need
verb
to distribute in small portions or shares
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The government provides financial assistance to those in need through the dole.
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I heard she's been living off the dole for a while now.
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He's always trying to find ways to dodge the dole and make some quick cash.
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She felt like she was constantly on the dole of other people's generosity.