hand over

Example Sentences

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"If you want to fight organized crime, hand over our criminals who are in the United States," Lula said, highlighting that weapons from the US were being "smuggled into Brazil".

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

There will be short, sharp peaks and valleys, but if you can’t stand the rises and falls in altitude, hand over those anxieties to your silent, hardworking virtual self.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

In a tearful interview last week, Balásy said he wanted to hand over his companies and investments to the state, though he denied any wrongdoing.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

At some point, you have to hand over financial control to your newly minted adult.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Churro saw the alligator too and growled, and Natalie quickly clapped a hand over the little dog’s mouth.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz