Example Sentences

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Iran has handed Washington a new proposal for ending the war, offering hints of compromise in a bid to revive talks to end a standoff that is proving costly for its economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

A Los Angeles jury has handed down an unprecedented win for a young woman who sued Meta and Google over her childhood addiction to social media.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Amusingly, his motivation isn’t so much revenge or anger as career advancement: Joey’s behavior has handed Elliott the first few scenes of a potential drama.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

For the past 22 years, the news programme has handed over the editorial reins to guest editors during the festive period.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Asher has handed off our Artifact to Hammie, who zips ahead of us all.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu