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
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
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday pledged his "wholehearted support" to his successor as he prepares to hand over to premier-in-waiting Andy Burnham.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 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
Run your hand over your own skull and you will find all sorts of knobs, bumps, dips, and so on.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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