hand down

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The DWI asked for the case to be sent to Crown court for sentencing as it was "high-profile or exceptionally sensitive", and a Crown court could hand down stiffer penalties.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Whether that will affect 2026 depends on when they hand down the opinion and how quickly the states could adapt.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

"The court plans to hand down its ruling on Yoon's case on Feb. 19," Yonhap reported.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Sauer also urged the court to hand down an immediate order that would freeze Perry’s rulings.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

But he looked over at me, putting my hand down, and he saw Ms. Griegson standing near my chickens, and he said, “Sophie can go next. I’ll go after her.”

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones