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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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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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There is no need to inform domains about their sluggish new competition.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
23 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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Employees affected by the central office actions were notified Friday, officials said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Participating companies reported a 53 percent decrease for dyeing for Dyeing – Line, CPB and a 390 percent for Dyeing – Line, Hotflue.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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As part of the deal, ESPN reports that Ramsey, the 30-year-old seven-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro, will reportedly get a $1.5 million raise, meaning his 2025 compensation is $26.6 million.—
David Furones,
Chicago Tribune,
30 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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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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Yet the true power of the image was not revealed straight away.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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And the Santa Barbara temblor revealed just how dangerous brick buildings built in that era could be.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
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 4 Jul. 2025.
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