hand down

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The hearing continues, and Judge Marks is expected to hand down his sentencing decisions on Tuesday.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

The Federal Open Market Committee is set to hand down its latest decision on rates at 2 p.m.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

She said the court should hand down a “narrow” decision that spares her client.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

I put my hand down and looked at the painting of a sailboat on the wall, wondering if anyone on that boat had to share quarters with someone they didn’t have much in common with.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan