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In the decades before his arrival, the court had handed down steady rulings barring taxpayer funds for religious schools or religious ceremonies or symbols in public schools or city parks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Leading 27-17 with half-time looming, Ellis Genge was sin-binned after referee Nika Amashukeli ruled the prop had dragged down a maul, soon after two quick penalties had handed momentum back to France.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Teammate Breezy Johnson had handed her the lead after a first-place performance in the downhill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Analyst Kyle Rodda of Capital.com said the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's victory had handed Takaichi "the mandate she was looking for for her big-spending agenda".

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

On the afternoon before, C.P. and Ann had handed over to the School Board the recommendation, on a wide range of issues, hammered out over the last ten days.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson