handed down

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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

The statement referenced several previous points deductions, including Luton Town's 30-point penalty in 2008-09 - the largest ever handed down and which ultimately cost them their place in the league.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

In the same vein, it stressed the importance of accepting the evidence of your own eyes, rather than believing implicitly the words handed down from past generations—the Ancients were not infallible.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin