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
The United States supports maintaining the post but wants the next high representative to hand over the reins of power to Bosnian institutions.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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
He put his hand over my hand, and the placement of his hand spoke a whole sentence, a whole paragraph.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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