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as in provided
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook
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as in passed
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
the clerk handed her the receipt
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as in left
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
handed me her bundles while she fished for her house keys
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Recent Examples of handed
Early in the match, he was handed a chance to break the mark on a penalty kick.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The prize in the amount of €30,000 ($34,400) was handed to the two projects, which were among seven works in progress that screened for a panel of industry professionals this week in Cluj.
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Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
21 June 2026
One example of a surprising fashion show led to interaction with guests presenting the spring 2024 collection in Milan, when staff members handed envelopes to attendees seated in the two grandstands facing a minimal black set.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
After taking his measurements, a research coordinator handed him an iPad to play several games designed to test his cognitive skills.
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Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The prize in the amount of €30,000 ($34,400) was handed to the two projects, which were among seven works in progress that screened for a panel of industry professionals this week in Cluj.
—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
21 June 2026
One example of a surprising fashion show led to interaction with guests presenting the spring 2024 collection in Milan, when staff members handed envelopes to attendees seated in the two grandstands facing a minimal black set.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
After taking his measurements, a research coordinator handed him an iPad to play several games designed to test his cognitive skills.
—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handed
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
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Heroic efforts by international and local rescue teams have provided moments of hope and relief.
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The elevator subsequently passed a county inspection and has been cleared for use.
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After McDonald’s announced plans to open a restaurant in Mattituck, the town passed an ordinance banning drive-throughs; when CVS arrived, the locals capped the size of big-box stores.
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Two picks in the top 10 and four in the top 25 have already transferred possession, with two of those selections being dealt twice in addition to a pick swap in another trade.
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According to those sources, the final few detainees left the facility last week and were either transferred to other detention centers or were deported.
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Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
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Oil prices fell on the news of progress, but uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran and the US gave conflicting accounts over whether the key waterway was open over the weekend — may have slowed traffic again, The New York Times reported.
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Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
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No deal was reached by the Thursday evening deadline for the union to withdraw the proposal from the November ballot.
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In Minnesota, where the Timberwolves have won five playoff series over the past three years, Finch entrusted Nori with handling the game’s details.
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The advisors entrusted with guiding substantial fortunes must combine technical expertise, strategic foresight and an ability to serve clients whose financial lives often span businesses, generations and continents.
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But Hilton also supplied fans and coolness in a literal sense.
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Most of the electricity will come from large gas turbines supplied by Chevron's partner, GE Vernova.
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Crow-Armstrong, a former first-round pick of the Mets who was sent to the Cubs in the Javier Báez deal in 2021, delivered the tiebreaking hit off Brooks Raley (2-3).
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Crow-Armstrong, a former first-round pick of the Mets who was sent to the Cubs in the Javier Baez deal in 2021, delivered the tiebreaking hit off Brooks Raley (2-3).
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“Handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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