hand over
Britishverb
noun
Example Sentences
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At the top of the dugout stairs, he put his hand over his heart and acknowledged the cheering crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
However, on arrival he was questioned by police for about an hour and was asked to hand over the weapon as he did not have the official documents to bring it into the country.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
The pupils had been asked to hand over their phones, placing them in a dedicated numbered storage unit mounted on the classroom wall.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
An inquest heard how three emergency calls were made when David Mann fell ill during a lesson, but ambulances were stuck outside hospitals waiting to hand over patients.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
“Lady North,” Llewelyn said, and clapped a hand over his heart.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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