handed down
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The 55-year-old, who has always denied the charges, listened impassively as the court in the city of Nantes handed down the verdict.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The Supreme Court handed down a perplexing 5–4 decision on Thursday in Hamm v.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
The Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision last summer in U.S. v.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Yousaf's father Syed Yousaf Hassan said the verdict handed down by the Islamabad court was "a lesson for all such criminals in society", local media reported.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The teacher handed down assignments without explanation, curtly telling students where they would spend the rest of their lives.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
