hand over
Britishverb
noun
Example Sentences
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Once he knew we both were in place, we were to hand over our envelopes, which contained the news release the sports world was anticipating.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
You arrive, look the thing over, act a little indifferent, maybe negotiate, then hand over cash or Venmo the seller and leave.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Some reports in US media suggest the deal could see Iran agree to eventually hand over its highly enriched uranium.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Washington wants Iran to commit in the framework agreement to a lengthy suspension of its enrichment program and hand over its near-weapons grade fissile material to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“Yeah. Like if you can do that, you should have gotten Denny to hand over my ‘ukulele yesterday, and you should make Titus talk to someone—anyone— on the bus.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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