hand over
Britishverb
noun
Example Sentences
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The Times writes: “That process could have required federal agencies to hand over more damaging records.”
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
If paying a premium for a frontier model means a better product or an upper hand over rivals, many companies say it’s worth it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
County’s attorneys have repeatedly blocked the commission’s efforts at oversight, instructing the Sheriff’s Department not to hand over confidential documents sought by the commission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
"Why should someone hand over £20,000 of stuff that they have bought, that they have appreciated?"
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
I rub my hand over my forehead, then crawl inside and sit.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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