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as in to pass (down)
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as in to kithe
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Recent Examples of hand down
The Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in New York Rifle Association v. Bruen nearly three years ago, but since then, pro-gun advocates have been hoping for the court to take up major cases pertaining to the Second Amendment.
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
Alex’s defense team moved for a mistrial after the guilty verdicts were handed down, but the motion was quickly denied by the judge.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 7 June 2025
Last week, the federal judicial body handed down a decision that Trump’s universal baseline tariffs and reciprocal duties on more than 90 countries across the globe were invalid.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 June 2025
At the time, the longest sentences handed down was 3.5 years in prison in two separate cases involving election officials in Arizona.
—Colleen Slevin, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
Alex’s defense team moved for a mistrial after the guilty verdicts were handed down, but the motion was quickly denied by the judge.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 7 June 2025
Last week, the federal judicial body handed down a decision that Trump’s universal baseline tariffs and reciprocal duties on more than 90 countries across the globe were invalid.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 June 2025
At the time, the longest sentences handed down was 3.5 years in prison in two separate cases involving election officials in Arizona.
—Colleen Slevin, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand down
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Although Matthew knows better, his fears recur: Does his fumbling with the lines signal the beginning of Alzheimer’s, dementia? Some days, his spin on life is triumphant, if willed: Still kicking!—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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And Matthews looked like a leader, willing his team to a win.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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There is no need to inform domains about their sluggish new competition.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Officials pledged to inform the public through official channels as the situation evolves.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Employees affected by the central office actions were notified Friday, officials said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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The War Powers Act of 1973 requires a president to notify Congress within 48 hours of military action if there is no declaration of war.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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Many participants reported being reminded of their singlehood indirectly, due to their social environments.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In its beginning years, the program focused on detaining and deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal records, CBS reported.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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In adult romantic relationships, this manifests as personal space being mistaken for rejection, and sameness being conflated with intimacy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Some scientists believe that rocket propellant may play a part in the formation of high altitude 'night shining' noctilucent clouds - a phenomenon that is more common at northerly altitudes, but has been spotted manifesting closer to the equator in recent decades.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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The company did not disclose the amount or terms of the deal.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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The vulnerabilities, both given a high-severity rating and earning four-figure bounty rewards for the researchers who discovered and disclosed them, could enable a successful attacker to execute arbitrary code on your device with all the consequences that can bring.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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And even before pulling away, first impressions of the GTO versus the 2+2 revealed an entirely new ballgame.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The couple revealed that their first post-prison meals were from Pizza Hut and Zaxby's.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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Applicable to refund claims, the variance doctrine provides that taxpayers must fully apprise the IRS of each ground for refund prior to filing a lawsuit.—
Matthew L. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Be a visible change leader and steadying force, keeping employees regularly apprised.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Hand down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20down. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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