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

It follows a controversial health deal between the two countries last year, in which Kenya agreed to hand over vast amounts of health data to the US in exchange for billions of dollars in aid.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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

Turkish media reported that Kilicdaroğlu's representatives had requested the police carry out "necessary procedures" to hand over the headquarters to the new leadership, claiming they had so far been barred entry.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

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

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix