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

In messages between Lord Mandelson and then-chief of communications at No 10, Lord Matthew Doyle, the former ambassador raised concerns about the UK's deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

Three of the five marketing team members also refused to hand over their mobile devices for forensic investigation, citing privacy concerns.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He had his shaking hand over his eyes, but he kept lifting it to peek out.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix