**Here are some examples of using the word «dole»:**
1. The government decided to cut the amount of money it gives out as unemployment benefits, or the dole.
2. She was so poor that she had to go to the charity to ask for some food and clothes, because she couldn't afford to buy them. People often call it «going on the dole».
3. He was fired from his job and couldn't find another one for a long time. He had to live on the dole for several months.
4. The company decided to lay off a lot of workers, and they were all entitled to receive unemployment benefits from the dole office.
5. The charity organization helps people who are in need by giving them small amounts of money, which is called «giving out the dole».
6. She didn't want to rely on the dole, so she decided to start her own business.
7. The politician promised to reduce the amount of money spent on giving out the dole to support the unemployed.
8. He was ashamed to go to the dole office to ask for money, but he had no other choice.
9. The dole office was closed for a week due to technical problems.
10. The government introduced a new system of providing support to those in need, which replaced the traditional dole system.