unhanded

Definition of unhandednext
past tense of unhand
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Verb
  • Patrick, who framed it as a moral choice, handed the decision to Mira.
    Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Courage defender Felicitas Rauch was handed a straight red card in second half stoppage time for violent conduct on Haley Hopkins.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • The stock has dropped 23% so far this year, reversing course after a climb of just over 64% in 2025.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 May 2026
  • That all changed after the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the union representing rank-and-file officers, dropped more than $400,000 on ads targeting Raman, who was elected to the council twice with support from Democratic Socialists of America, which isn’t endorsing in the mayoral primary.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • Most notably, the crafty Brunson got Embiid in isolation, used some fancy footwork to get the big man turned around, then pulled up for a second-quarter jumper that gave the Knicks a 59-42 lead.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
  • Anika Reed Naomi Osaka gave a wink to the body with her look, a sultry and sparkling red dress with anatomical features carved out in crystals.
    Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
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“Unhanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhanded. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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