Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhanding
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The Case for Hiring a Pro Hiring a pet transporter means handing the leash—temporarily—to someone trained for the job.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025 -
How to Watch Suns vs Warriors Phoenix went supernova from the floor on Sunday night in handing the visiting San Antonio Spurs their first loss with a 130-118 decision.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Chinese leader then toured the vessel, including inspecting the mess hall and giving a trial press of the ship’s catapult button, according to CCTV.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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At Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday, shareholders voted in favor of giving CEO Musk a gargantuan, record-shattering pay package that could give him stock worth $1 trillion after several years.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Adonis began handing out the hearts to people in his community.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Gray spotted a young woman handing out samples of meat and cheese stuffed into tiny plastic cups.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
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His team sits just a half-game out of second place in the East after turning over half of its rotation this offseason.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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Richard Pitino will prove to be a good hire for the Musketeers, but the transition to a new coach and completely turning over the roster will make for a transition season.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, Ncuti Gatwa, the 15th Doctor, exited the show under something of a cloud, seemingly handing over the keys to a familiar face in Billie Piper’s Rose Tyler.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Instead of simply handing over the keys, the former owners have taken the new young ones under their wing, offering advice and hands-on help.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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No shortcuts, no giving up - just more studying and even more determination.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Miami’s defense seemed flummoxed, giving up a 35-yard TD pass for the second TD.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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Tu knows this season will look and feel a lot different for people this year (between the limited funds for gifts, traveling to see family and dropping money on once-a-year expenses).—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Arizona transfer torched KU last year, shooting 7-for-11 from the field and dropping 19 points.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, the amount of money actually saved by the department has been called into question and Musk has since left the administration, rendering DOGE somewhat defunct.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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However, the amount of money actually saved by the department has been called into question and Musk has since left the administration, rendering DOGE somewhat defunct.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Unhanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhanding. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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