hand over
Britishverb
noun
Example Sentences
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Treasury on Wednesday will be asking investors to hand over another $16 billion for 20 years to help finance the nearly $1.8 trillion U.S. budget deficit so far this year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
When Mathipa was assigned to the case a month later, he issued a subpoena to special forces to force them to hand over full details of this alleged training exercise and all the personnel involved.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Brushing his hand over crackling vine leaves, French winemaker Gregory Guibergia was relieved a wildfire only scorched the edge of his vineyard but he feared its smoke would ruin this year's vintage.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
The deal comes as the White House is still trying to pressure Iran to curtail its nuclear program and hand over its supply of highly enriched uranium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Natalie turned to look at him, and she watched as his friend George Gruyère clapped a hand over Owen’s mouth and whispered her an apology.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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