hand over
Example Sentences
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After crumpling to the ice, McNabb immediately climbed to his feet, skated off the playing area and headed down the tunnel while holding a hand over his nose and mouth.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The danger, Sando says, is that many consumers think they’re safe as long as they don’t hand over money.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Some reports in US media suggest the deal could see Iran agree to eventually hand over its highly enriched uranium.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Many of those arrested are suspected of romance fraud, where scammers often spend months nurturing a relationship with their targets before slowly encouraging them to hand over money.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The man runs his dirty hand over my feather quilt, as if it already belongs to him.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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