hand down

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Most crucially, Kim Il Sung built up an extraordinary cult of personality around himself that was durable enough to hand down to his son and then his grandson, the current leader Kim Jong Un.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

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

The only blemish was when Glenn put one hand down on her final jump — the same triple loop that cost her in her short program.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 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

I ran my hand down in my pocket and pulled out the wad of money.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls