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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
He is instead expected to be sentenced to four life terms and an additional 10 years on the burglary charge — all to run consecutively — when the judge hands down his order on July 23.
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Chris Spargo, People.com, 2 July 2025
In three of the five full opinions handed down on June 27, the court’s six conservatives were on one side and the three liberals were on the other.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently handed down double-digit new certifications to Houston’s catalog, as both singles and one of the bestselling albums of all time added to their totals.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
When people talk about Vybz Kartel or Beenie Man, Kartel is hands down the most influential artist ever.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 June 2025
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Chris Spargo, People.com, 2 July 2025
In three of the five full opinions handed down on June 27, the court’s six conservatives were on one side and the three liberals were on the other.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently handed down double-digit new certifications to Houston’s catalog, as both singles and one of the bestselling albums of all time added to their totals.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
When people talk about Vybz Kartel or Beenie Man, Kartel is hands down the most influential artist ever.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 June 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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Some of his friends are aware, and Mayer spoke with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to inform him of the campaign only the day prior, out of courtesy.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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The camp previously sent an email to families informing them of the situation, which was later shared by KEYE.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
4 July 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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Perhaps unsurprisingly, western states, where the cost of living is often the highest in the country, reported the biggest declines in fertility rate between 2005 and 2023, the time frame analyzed by LendingTree.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Reuters first reported on Circle's bank charter application.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The Problem: What The AI Skills Gap Looks Like The AI skills gap manifests differently across classrooms, but common patterns emerge that create real challenges for both teachers and students.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Tensions would manifest once Heather got back over to London, but first, the Raincoats needed to confirm a producer for their Geffen album.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
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Details about the shooting and the restraining order were not disclosed, citing the ongoing investigation.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The China Central Television (CCTV) disclosed the full footage on Sunday showing how Chinese military dispatched two J-16 fighter jets to warn and expel a foreign aircraft for breaching China's territorial sea boundary.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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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Yet the true power of the image was not revealed straight away.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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 12 Jul. 2025.
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