hand down
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It takes on average six months for the court to hand down a ruling in such cases.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Lebanon has not carried out an execution since January 2004, although courts have continued to hand down death sentences.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
The Supreme Court held oral argument for both cases in mid-January, and the justices are expected to hand down a ruling at the end of June or early July.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
The Supreme Court has entered its final stretch of the term, with about two dozen opinions to hand down before the justices flee for their summer break at the end of June.
From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2026
Ernie pulled Genie’s hand down and examined the skin at the corner of his eye.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
