change hands

phrase

: to pass from the possession of one owner to that of another

The property has changes hands many times.

Examples of change hands in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If European startups, intellectual property and founders can still be pulled abroad by the familiar logic of fundraising and exits, sovereignty remains vulnerable at the point where control changes hands. — David Vetter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

To make our inaugural list, a property needed to change hands for more than $200 million. — Mark David, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026

Collection rights often change hands, and temporary overlap can occur as accounts are transferred between agencies or sold to new owners. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Two community groups that have been in contact with ICE detainees and their families told The Star that the prison changing hands doesn’t bode well for people being held there. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for change hands

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• hinterlands
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