hand over

Example Sentences

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A scarcity of talent has, on balance, given workers the upper hand over their employers.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

You should never be required to hand over the keys to the car.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The delay could slow overall plane deliveries this month, the spokeswoman said, but the company is sticking by its goal to hand over roughly 500 of the 737 MAX planes to customers this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Its supple leather, fluid silhouette and three sizes allow it to slip effortlessly and intimately into the hand, over the shoulder or across the body.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

I run my hand over my hair, which is down for once because Celia insisted on straightening it, and take my spot in line between Avery and Cassie.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison