hand out

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Despite the letters, the pensioner was still convicted of a crime in the Single Justice Procedure, a fast-track court process where magistrates hand out convictions and punishments in private hearings.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“It’s about me reaching my hand out for six years and getting shot down.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body that will hand out the Oscars in Hollywood on March 15, last year updated its rules to say it was neutral on the technology.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

The employees who hand out the goodies say the charcuterie box is the most popular item.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“Well, Princess, you’re obviously in distress,” Jack’s grandfather said, reaching a hand out to help the girl to her feet.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley