hand down
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Federal prosecutors urged the judge to hand down an eight-year sentence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
So the 15-judge panel at the ICJ in The Hague will hand down its ruling, which is not binding, but in practice will clarify the right to strike in international law.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
The justices will likely hand down a decision at the end of the court’s 2025-26 term in late June or early July.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2026
The justices will hand down a ruling in Chatrie vs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
Franny took her hand down from her head.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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