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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
Prestigious private schools are a draw, but hands down the biggest pull for international students are state universities and colleges.
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Barnet Sherman, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
Several justices have voiced skepticism over district judges handing down rulings that set a national rule.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Weld County Judge Audrey Galloway handed down Miller’s sentence.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
An athletic department employee accused him of kissing her and trying to put his hands down her pants in March 2024.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Barnet Sherman, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
Several justices have voiced skepticism over district judges handing down rulings that set a national rule.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Weld County Judge Audrey Galloway handed down Miller’s sentence.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
An athletic department employee accused him of kissing her and trying to put his hands down her pants in March 2024.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand down
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McDavid wills Oilers back Any chance the Oilers have to win this series falls on the shoulders of McDavid and Draisaitl.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump took his message to voters, willing them to contact their senators to get them on board against Kaine’s resolution, which was also sponsored by Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.).—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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Becky, having seen Darlene and Chad together at the bar, informs Ben about Chad.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Its measurements of ocean salinity and temperatures inform Navy operations, according to the Council on Strategic Risks, a nonpartisan security policy institute in Washington.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2025
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It was misplaced, but U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services had already notified her that a replacement card was on its way.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Camden officials notified the Springdale Police Department that two men wanted in connection with the investigation were residing within the Springdale city limits, according to a Springdale Police Department news release issued Monday.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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Current Incidents: There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Global automotive industry: Ford vice chair warns that advanced Chinese automakers threaten US industry This news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, but Ford spokeswoman Jess Enoch declined to comment on specific export changes.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The blood feud that began with Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn decades ago has manifested in their sons, who’ve lived their careers in the shadows of their fathers' rivalry.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Autism manifests itself differently in every person.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Information on the film’s production budget or prints and advertising cost has not been disclosed.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The man's cause of death has not been disclosed at this time.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In September 2023, another investigation with Webb – an advanced telescope launched in 2021 outfitted with powerful infrared instruments – revealed something more: traces of carbon-bearing molecules in K2-18b's atmosphere, including methane and carbon dioxide.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In diplomatic talks, Modi also apprised Saudi and other Gulf leaders of Pakistan's role in fostering terrorism, seeking broader support against such extremism, according India's Ministry of External Affairs.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the first 24 hours of the Eaton fire, Pasadena’s communications director helped activate four different kinds of alerts to keep its residents apprised of evacuation orders, while also hopping on several news programs and doing interviews to share updates in real time.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Hand down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20down. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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