Distribute information for the press (7)

I believe the answer is:

handout

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'press' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for handout that I've seen before include "Publicity" , "dole?" , "charity" , "financial support" , "Donation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent and The Globe and Mail.

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