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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
In the months since the verdicts were handed down, there have been new revelations that Vatican gendarmes and prosecutors were apparently in regular touch with a woman who was coaching the star witness into testifying against Becciu.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
To me, freedom isn't a promise handed down by the powerful.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 4 July 2025
The sentence handed down by Judge Brody Kane was the maximum allowed, according to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Most legal experts, however, do not expect Judge Arun Subramanian to hand down such a harsh punishment.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
To me, freedom isn't a promise handed down by the powerful.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 4 July 2025
The sentence handed down by Judge Brody Kane was the maximum allowed, according to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Most legal experts, however, do not expect Judge Arun Subramanian to hand down such a harsh punishment.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand down
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And then there’s Diego Pavia, the pint-sized rock of energy who willed Vanderbilt to its first bowl win (and first winning season) since 2013.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Murderbot has willed its way to a Season 2 on Apple TV+.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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Post-Earnings Positioning: Conversely, traders can wait for the earnings announcement and then evaluate the relationship between immediate and medium-term returns to inform their subsequent trading actions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For over 50 years, Travel + Leisure has informed and inspired millions of travelers, offering practical advice, essential travel news, and personal narratives from our network of on-the-ground writers around the world.—
Jamie Hergenrader,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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On July 2, the Morgan Hill Police Department was notified that a body had been found at Woodchoppers Flat Picnic area, according to court filings.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Hazeltine’s law firm, Glaser Weil, notified Poway officials Tuesday in a letter that Hazeltine may sue the city, potentially for $1 million or more, to seek compensation.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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More than half the cases were reported in New Mexico.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 July 2025
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Firefighters succeeded in protecting the park's main visitor center with a protective coating, but suffered losses to some equipment and outbuildings, the NPS reported.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Pain manifests during activity and is relieved with rest.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
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These symptoms can take several days to weeks to manifest.—
Shreya Srinivasan,
NBC news,
17 July 2025
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Her cause of death has not been disclosed at this time An ultra-runner has died after collapsing during a mountain race in Colorado.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The government’s refusal to disclose further information about the Epstein case has provoked an outcry from many of Trump’s supporters, with key right-wing figures like Megyn Kelly, Glenn Beck and Laura Loomer calling for Bondi to be fired or resign.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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See the finds in Greece Off the coast of Greece, the Antikythera shipwreck continues to reveal its secrets, with recent excavations uncovering ancient sculptures and pottery.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Julian McMahon's cause of death was revealed a few days after his death was announced.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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While Coward didn’t officially announce his intention to stay in the draft — where he was selected 11th by the Portland Trail Blazers and traded to the Memphis Grizzlies — until May 24, Scheyer said Coward kept the program apprised of his thinking every step of the way.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
9 July 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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“Hand down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20down. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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