Example Sentences

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Instead of leaving their cars on site, guests will hand keys to valets who will deposit vehicles in a Bank of America parking structure a block away.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Defeat on Sunday against Barcelona will hand Real's fiercest rivals their second consecutive La Liga title.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Telus T -1.29%decrease; red down pointing triangle longtime Chief Executive Darren Entwistle will hand over the reins of the Canadian telecom giant, making way for former bank boss Victor Dodig.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

She is bowing out after 37 years at the helm of the men’s line and will hand over to London designer Grace Wales Bonner in 2027.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Now, if you will hand me my carpetbag, thank you!

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood